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15 Cards in this Set
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What is a common way of dealing with internalized emotions |
Substance use |
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Military spouses and children deal with |
Live with the concept of "mission first" Frequent moves Short term relationships Escalated misbehavior of children |
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Issues facing military families |
*day care arrangements *spousal loneliness *increased financial obligations *Children primarily attend civilian public schools and feel "different" from their peers *Children fear not being accepted or not making friends |
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Impact of Deployment |
*multiple deployments *spouses must manage the household alone and assume role of singular parent *Spouses live with constant fear and anxiety associated with the life-threatening conditions facing his or her service member partner. |
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Behaviors reported in children in response to the deployment of a parent |
*Infants: decreased appetite, weight loss, irritability, apathy *Toddlers: may be sullen, tearful, throw temper, tantrums, or develop sleep problems *Preschoolers: may exhibit regressive behaviors; may assume blame for parent's departure |
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Behaviors reported in children in response to the deployment of a parent |
School-age Children: irritability, aggression, whininess, express fears about parent's safety Adolescents: Rebellion, irritability, challenging, authority, sexual acting out, drug or alcohol abuse |
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Women in the Military: Special concerns |
Sexual harassment Sexual assault Differential treatment and conditions Parenting issues |
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Common behaviors and symptoms upon return from combat |
*Migraine headaches *Memory impairment *Hypervigilance *Insomnia *Jitteriness *Aggressive behaviors *Substance use |
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Leading cause of TBIs |
blasts from explosive devices |
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Symptoms of TBIs |
severity depends on extent of injury Problems with cognition, behavior, mental health Seizures Communication and social functioning changes |
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Symptoms of PTSD |
*Re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts *Intensive efforts to avoid activities, people, places, situations, or objects that arouse recollections of the trauma *Chronic negative emotional state and diminished interest or participation in significant activities *Aggressive, reckless, or self-destructive behavior *Hypervigilance and exaggerated startle response *Angry outbursts, problems with concentration and sleep disturbances |
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Depression and suicide |
common among military veterans
suicide rates among service members have reached a 30 year high
suicide is closely associated with substance use, depression, PTSD, and TBI |
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Substance use disorder |
*reduction in the use of tobacco and illicit drugs *increases in the use of alcohol and abuse of prescription drugs
Alcohol abuse is the most prevalent problem, and referrals for treatment are inadequate |
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Treatment for PTSD |
Psychosocial therapies Psychopharmacology complementary therapies |
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Treatment for TBI |
Psychosocial therapies Rehabilitation therapies psychopharmacology |
