War

This section of the website provides information on the traumatic stress effects of war. Military personnel and family members may find the NCPTSD publications Returning from the War Zone a good place to start.

Fact Sheets on the Effects of War:

• PTSD in Refugees
  Discusses the traumatic events that refugees face, the difficulties of measuring PTSD in refugees, and the distinct challenges associated with assessing and treating refugees.
  
• Coping When a Family Member Has Been Called to War
  Discusses the issues family face before, during, and after a partner is deployed to a war. Suggestions to help families cope are presented.
  
• Talking to Children About Going to War
  Explains how children react to a parent going to war, their need for safety, support, honesty and attention. Gives information on how to talk to children of various ages about war.
  
• A brief primer on Mental Health Impact of the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
  A brief description of the mental health impact of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.