Description
Foreword by Sir Charles Huxtable KCB CBE, Commander in Chief, UK Land Forces, 1988-1990. In Great Britain today there are thousands of individuals who, having served their country, have been unable to return themselves to health in mind and body, and who require specialist help and care. This book tells the story of the horrors and fears veterans could not leave behind on the battlefield, and which continue to haunt them and disrupt their lives, and those close to them. It is an essential guide to a wide range of battle stress, war-experience and mental conditions. The case histories and types of patient will be of interest to the Caring Professions, the Social Services, the Armed Forces, and to all Families with members serving, or who have served, in the Armed Forces.
About the Author
Major (Retd) Roy Brook was a welfare officer with the Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society. His task was to visit and befriend ex-Service men and women from all three services and the Merchant Navy. Over a ten-year period, he made over 5000 visits to clients throughout the midlands and south of England and Wales.
Reviews
"A comprehensive, carefully researched and invaluable source of information on this important aspect of psychology and the conduct of military operations..." -- Rt Hon Paddy Ashdown MP
"Should bury, once and for all, any lingering doubts about the existence of battle stress. It brings home starkly what is perhaps not generally appreciated, that thousands of veterans, suffering varying degrees of distress as a result of service to their country, need continuing help... A list of useful contact addresses runs to 16 pages and there are indispensable glossaries of medical and military terminology...." -- Soldier Magazine, February 1999
"...Given its comprehensive nature and easy-to-read style we have no hesitation in recommending it" -- Scottish Legion News (February/March 1999)
Book Information
ISBN 9781845194079
Author Roy Brook
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint Liverpool University Press
Publisher Liverpool University Press
Weight(grams) 458g
About the Author
Major (Retd) Roy Brook was a welfare officer with the Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society. His task was to visit and befriend ex-Service men and women from all three services and the Merchant Navy. Over a ten-year period, he made over 5000 visits to clients throughout the midlands and south of England and Wales.
Reviews
"A comprehensive, carefully researched and invaluable source of information on this important aspect of psychology and the conduct of military operations..." -- Rt Hon Paddy Ashdown MP
"Should bury, once and for all, any lingering doubts about the existence of battle stress. It brings home starkly what is perhaps not generally appreciated, that thousands of veterans, suffering varying degrees of distress as a result of service to their country, need continuing help... A list of useful contact addresses runs to 16 pages and there are indispensable glossaries of medical and military terminology...." -- Soldier Magazine, February 1999
"...Given its comprehensive nature and easy-to-read style we have no hesitation in recommending it" -- Scottish Legion News (February/March 1999)
Book Information
ISBN 9781845194079
Author Roy Brook
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint Liverpool University Press
Publisher Liverpool University Press
Weight(grams) 458g
