Home from the War: A Study of Psychiatric Problems in Viet Nam Returnees

Abstract

Fifty patients who developed psychiatric problems after return from tours of Viet Nam combat duty were compared with a group of patients who had not had such duty. The Viet Nam returnees reported more conflicts in intimate relationships and had a higher incidence of depression and somatization than did the noncombat group. A study was made of aggressive and suicidal threats, as related to direct aggressive and suicidal behavior. It is suggested that although Viet Nam returnees face significant readjustment stress, their reactions are generally internalized and their potential for violent aggression is no greater than in those without Viet Nam experience.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0717134

Entities

People

  • Dudley E. Brown Jr.
  • Robert E. Strange

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civilian Population
  • Depression
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • First World War
  • Frequency
  • Health Services
  • Hospitalizations
  • Hospitals
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mental Disorders
  • New York
  • Patient Care
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychiatry
  • War

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Mental Health of Military Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Risk Factors, Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.