Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition that happens when someone experiences a traumatic event. The book is an in-depth research study into psychological theories used in the diagnosis and treatment of people living with PTSD. The author shared views of profound educationists, psychologists, psychiatrists, philosophers, economists, health organizations, and protagonists of psychological theories. These are people with experience and knowledge used in creating and shaping how mental health is viewed and treated.
The author is not one to wander into this topic and has painstakingly taken time to scrutinize all details as regards PTSD and how people living with it can survive. Taking from the author’s experience with PTSD, one is assured that this is not some fallacy but rather a tool to uncover the conspiracy around the treatment of PTSD by the system we all know and trust. That’s why I agree with the author’s quote: “True evil has a face you know and a voice you trust.”
The book answers questions such as, is the system really finding a way to help with mental health issues? Is there a remedy for PTSD? Are people’s issues compounded or reduced when they seek help? And finally, what measures work?
I like the author’s clear expression of thoughts and proper development of each topic, starting from basic to complex issues, especially while discussing theories, psychometrics, and MMPI. The author did not just mention the fallacy issues with PTSD, coupled with the problems people face, but also researched proven ways to successfully combat it. However, I found some errors. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. Despite this, I have no critique for this book and recommend it to anyone with PTSD, someone whose mental health needs attention, or people invested in finding another perspective on mental health. It’s a great resource that helps you think outside the box.