Veteran Psychiatry in the US

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<p></p><p>This volume explores the unique psychiatric needs of active and former military personnel and offers clinical pearls for the optimal delivery of care for these individuals. Written by experts in military and veteran psychiatry, this book addresses the most common issues in military and veteran patients, including depression, traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use disorder, homelessness, and suicidality.  Chapters highlight the characteristics of veterans suffering from each disorder that requires special treatment, making it a valuable resource for both military and civilian clinicians.</p><p> </p><p><i>Veteran Psychiatry in the US</i>is a valuable resource for all mental health clinicians working with or seeking to work with veterans, including psychiatrists, neurologists, primary care physicians, psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, residents, and all others.</p><br><p></p>

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<p>Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD, MPH Chair Department of Psychiatry Medstar Washington Hospital Center Vice Chair and Professor of Psychiatry</p><p>Georgetown University School of Medicine Professor of Psychiatry Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences 110 Irving St., N.W. East Bldg. 3105 Washington, D.C. 20010</p><p></p> <p> </p> <p>Maria D. Llorente, MD Professor, Georgetown University School of Medicine Deputy Chief of Staff, Washington DC VA Medical Center Department of Psychiatry 50 Irving St NW Washington DC 20042</p>

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