It may be that CBT is the most helpful, but further evidence is needed to prove so. PTSD has recurring ramifications that affect many variables of life from employment opportunities to social and family atmosphere. There are some who never fully recover their mental or physical capacities, aside from those who have been unalterably handicapped for life. Quality of life becomes another factor, as well as debilitating stress on family. Ramifications are huge, conceivably consequenting in a veteran's losing his family (through the spouse demanding a divorce upon his return since she may feel unable to cope with his altered mental and/or physical conditions) to the veteran committing suicide. It is therefore crucial that psychological interventions be studied regarding their influence in regards to this situation as well as assessing variables that may be adopted in order to better one's counseling practice in regards to helping veterans with PTSD. Also helpful would be assessing whether gender...
If such were the case, counselors and social scientists could structure interventions and programs accordingly.
4. Identify one or more electronic database for scholarly literature on topic
I would use Google Scholar in conducting further research. Oftentimes (although not always) Google Scholar may provide me with simply the abstract, but I would then use an advanced academic research base, such as PsychINFO available through my college portal in order to expand on the source.
Source
Allison-Aipa, T.S., Ritter, C., Sikes, P., & Ball, S. (2010). The impact of deployment on the psychological health status, level of alcohol consumption, and use of psychological health resources of postdeployed U.S. army reserve soldiers, Military Medicine, 175, 630-637.
Smith, H. (2010). Operational stress and retention, Center of Military and Strategic Studies, 12, 55-62.
