Medicine Military Us Army Medical Course - Psychosocial Issues

At a glance..

An introduction to psychosocial issues as as taught by the US army medical department.

The details..

"Psychosocial Issues" is a comprehensive guide on how to deal with the unique problems faced by each individual patient or casualty in terms of their mental health. The book covers various topics such as substance abuse (including alcoholism), overdose treatment procedures, managing casualties suffering from combat stress reactions (CSR), applying restraining devices when necessary and referring potentially suicidal patients for proper treatment.

The lessons presented in this subcourse are designed specifically for medical specialists who may encounter these situations while performing their duties. Substance abuse can affect not only the abuser but also those around them; it can cost millions of dollars in lost time/productivity and even impact military readiness if left unchecked. This book provides an overview of commonly abused substances along with signs/symptoms that could indicate potential addiction.

In addition to discussing how to identify suspected substance abusers among soldiers/families under your care, "Psychosocial Issues" also delves into CSR - which refers to psychological trauma experienced by individuals during/after exposure to extreme events like war/conflict zones - providing guidance on initial care provision techniques that will help alleviate symptoms associated with CSR before more specialized treatments become available.

Overall," Psychosocial Issues" aims at equipping healthcare professionals with essential knowledge about handling different types of behavioral emergencies they might face while working within the military services or civilian sector.