Surveys psychiatric disorders among Vietnam veterans.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The challenge : finding and studying the Vietnam War generation -- Those who served in the Vietnam War era -- Evidence of stress reactions -- Evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder -- Why is it that some developed PTSD and others did not? -- The prevalence of other psychiatric disorders and nonspecific distress -- Th prevalence of other postwar readjustment problems -- The prevalence of physical health problems -- Use of phsyical and mental health services -- PTSD among Vietnam veterans : a family perspective -- Recommendations for futures study -- Overview -- Epilogue : a self-guide for Vietnam veterans.