Evidence based PTSD strategies soldiers: Stand To

Clear, no-nonsense guidance for serving personnel, veterans and families on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD.

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Plain-English evidence based PTSD strategies for soldiers

Stand To delivers evidence based PTSD strategies soldiers can use now — practical guidance from Steve Barker for recognising symptoms, accessing UK care pathways and beginning recovery.

Written for serving personnel, veterans and military families, the book breaks down clinical approaches into mission drills, checklists and family support tools, making research-backed treatment accessible without jargon.

Research suggests around 10–15% of deployed personnel report significant PTSD symptoms; Stand To focuses on actionable steps, how to navigate NHS and MOD services, and ways families can provide informed support.

What you'll find inside

Clear symptom checklists

Simple, military-friendly checklists to recognise PTSD signs early and decide when to seek professional help.

Evidence-based treatment summaries

Plain-English explanations of CBT, EMDR and medication options, with pros, cons and when each is recommended.

Mission drills for resilience

Practical, step-by-step drills adapted for operational routines to reduce hyperarousal, intrusive memories and avoidance.

Family support tools

Scripts, conversation guides and routines that help partners and families provide effective, evidence-based support.

UK care pathway guide

A clear roadmap to NHS, MOD and veteran services, referrals, and what to expect at each stage of treatment.

Benefits at a glance

  • Immediate, actionable steps you can use in barracks or at home
  • Tools designed for military life—no clinical jargon or fluff
  • Evidence-backed treatments explained in plain language
  • Family-focused resources to reduce isolation and improve outcomes
  • Practical checklists and templates you can reuse daily
  • Clear signposting to UK NHS and MOD PTSD services

What People Are Saying

“This is the first book that spoke my language and gave tactics I could try the next day. Honest, practical and respectful of service life.”

— Cpl. James Walker, UK

“As a veteran and partner, the family tools helped us rebuild routines and talk about things without blame. Real, useful guidance.”

— Sophie Reid, Portsmouth

“Steve Barker cuts through the noise — evidence-based, straightforward and directly relevant to soldiers and clinicians alike.”

— Maj. Alan Hughes (ret.), Brighton

Frequently Asked Questions

Stand To is for serving personnel, veterans and military families seeking plain-English, evidence-based PTSD strategies soldiers can use to recognise symptoms, access care and rebuild daily life.

Yes. It summarises CBT, EMDR, medication and other validated treatments in accessible terms, including when each is typically recommended and what to expect in therapy.

Absolutely. The book contains checklists, mission-style drills, conversation scripts for families and templates that can be applied immediately.

Yes. Stand To provides a clear roadmap to NHS, MOD and veteran support services, including referral points and what to expect from assessments and treatment.

While written for military readers and families, clinicians and support workers will find the concise summaries and tools useful for understanding and supporting service-related PTSD.

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Stand To gives serving personnel, veterans and families clear, evidence-based PTSD strategies soldiers can use today — buy now: https://getbook.at/stand-to

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