Mental health professionals, until recently, have largely neglected studying the impact of war
on civilians. The leadership in work on the psychological impact of war on civilians has …

This book explores the psychological trauma affecting soldiers and civilians who have
encountered the violence of war or terrorism, arguing that the enigmas surrounding war …

Emotional Aftermath of the Persian Gulf War explores the impact of war from a unique
perspective--it addresses not only the effect of trauma on soldiers in combat but also the toll …

As American General John W. Vessey (1997, page xvii) wrote,“Peace is man's most fervent
hope but war represents his surest experience.” The experience of combat is often powerful …

Massive traumatic stress resulting from armed conflict and terrorism is a prime concern of
governments, non-government organizations and the United Nations. Yet there is little …

In a recent article in Social Science & Medicine (Miller & Rasmussen, 2010), we examined
findings from research on the various factors that appear to influence mental health in …

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have absorbed our attention both as citizens and
professionals. A new generation of veterans may be at risk for life course disturbances …

The first half of the twentieth century has been characterized as the age of anxiety. The
major emphasis was on neurotic anxiety arising from intrapsychic conflict and producing …

The unremitting conflict between Israel and its neighbors has created a situation that often
exposes soldiers to the repeated stress of a number of wars. Studies conducted by the …

In the recent Social Science & Medicine article entitled “War exposure, daily stressors, and
mental health in conflict and postconflict settings: Bridging the divide between trauma …