...this foundational volume on military neuropsychology should be on the bookshelf of every mental health clinician that may come in contact with military service members.--International Journal of Emergency Mental Health
...an important text dedicated to this subspecialty in the larger field of neuropsychology...The book integrates in a coherent manner the different aspects of military neuropsychological practice and provides a clear clinical road map for neuropsychologists and other psychologists working with military personnel in various settings.--PsycCRITIQUES
This text covers the unique features of neuropsychological evaluations in the military. The author presents a thorough examination of the assessment needs of various military populations, with a special emphasis on traumatic brain injury, and the neurocognitive aspects of stress-related problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and decision-making under stress. The chapters of the book are designed to integrate theory and application, and include case study examples as well as a comprehensive review of the latest research.
Key features:
- Discusses the development of neuropsychology and its advances in the military
- Presents methods of dealing with military issues, such as head injuries, HIV, PTSD, learning disorders, and more
- Explains the importance of baseline testing, stress research, and multiple brain injury rehabilitation techniques