Stand To author Steve Barker: Military PTSD Help

Plain-English checklists, mission drills, family support tools and clear UK care pathways for recovery and resilience.

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A Practical Guide Written for the Military Community

Stand To author Steve Barker delivers straight-talking, evidence-informed guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD — written for serving personnel, veterans and their families.

This book strips out clinical jargon and delivers practical mission-style checklists, quick drills for crisis moments, and family-focused tools to spot changes and support recovery.

Designed around UK pathways, Stand To explains how to access care, what to expect from services, and how units and families can build resilience together.

What You’ll Find Inside Stand To

Plain-English explanations

Clear descriptions of PTSD symptoms, triggers and treatment options so readers can understand the problem without clinical language.

Actionable checklists

Step-by-step checklists for recognising deterioration, planning safety, and preparing for clinical appointments.

Mission drills for crisis moments

Short, repeatable drills to reduce escalation during flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive thoughts — usable by individuals and peers.

Family and partner tools

Guides for loved ones on how to spot signs, have constructive conversations, and support recovery without enabling avoidance.

UK care pathways explained

Clear walkthroughs of NHS and military referral routes, what treatments look like, and how to navigate assessments and waiting lists.

Why Serving Personnel, Veterans and Families Trust This Book

  • Straightforward language with no clinical fluff — built for military minds.
  • Practical tools you can use today: checklists, scripts and drills.
  • Designed around UK services and how to access them quickly.
  • Supports both recovery and everyday resilience for families and units.
  • Backed by evidence and lived military experience for credibility.
  • Helps rebuild routines, relationships and confidence after trauma.

What People Are Saying

“This is the clearest, most useful book I’ve seen on PTSD for anyone with a military background — nothing wasted.”

— Corporal James Ellis, UK

“My wife and I used the family scripts to have conversations we couldn’t start before. It changed how we cope together.”

— Fiona Parker, Military Partner, Portsmouth

“Practical, direct and honest. The UK pathways chapter helped me get the right referrals without getting lost in bureaucracy.”

— Sergeant A. Khan, Veteran, Birmingham

Frequently Asked Questions

Serving personnel, veterans, military families and clinicians who want plain-English, practical guidance on recognising and managing military PTSD.

Yes — the book summarises current evidence-based approaches and explains how treatments work, while prioritising practical steps and lived-experience insight.

Yes. Stand To details UK NHS and military care pathways, referral routes and what to expect from assessments and treatment programmes.

No. Stand To is a practical companion to support recognition and navigation of care; it complements professional treatment rather than replacing it.

Yes — the book contains checklists, conversation scripts and strategies specifically designed to help families support loved ones safely.

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Stand To author Steve Barker gives you the tools, checklists and UK care guidance to start recovery now — buy your copy at https://getbook.at/stand-to

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