As more veterans return from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, more are needing care for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI). While there are several treatment and recovery options, outlets for support, and other resources, understanding and gaining access to them is often difficult or confusing. In Combat-Related Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD: A Resource and Recovery Guide, authors Cheryl Lawhorne and Don Philpott offer guidance for returning veterans.

Introduction: A history of deployed forces -- Types of conflict and associated stresses -- Blast injuries and concussions -- Traumatic brain injury -- Post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder -- From a medical perspective -- Barriers for seeking care -- Health care, insurance, and benefits -- Families -- Benefits -- Grief and bereavement -- Resources.