Article

A well-documented association exists among Veterans' posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) symptoms, family relationship problems, and mental health
problems in partners and children of Veterans. This article reviews the
recommendations regarding couple/family therapy offered in the newest version of
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/Department of Defense (DOD) VA/DOD
Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Post-Traumatic Stress. We then
provide a heuristic for clinicians, researchers, and policy makers to consider
when incorporating couple/family interventions into Veterans' mental health
services. The range of research that has been conducted on couple/family therapy
for Veterans with PTSD is reviewed using this heuristic, and suggestions for
clinical practice are offered.

Langue : ANGLAIS