Stand To evidence based advice

Practical, no-nonsense tools and UK care pathways to recognise, treat and live with military PTSD.

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Stand To evidence based advice: A practical military PTSD guide

Stand To evidence based advice gives serving personnel, veterans and military families clear, actionable guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD. Buy at https://getbook.at/stand-to.

Written by Steve Barker, Stand To translates clinical research and front-line experience into plain English — zero fluff, honest explanations and steps you can use today.

Packed with mission drills, checklists, family support tools and mapped UK care pathways, the book is designed to support recovery, resilience and informed conversations with clinicians and loved ones.

What you'll find inside

Plain-English clinical guidance

Concise explanations of PTSD symptoms, assessment and evidence-based treatments without medical jargon so readers can understand and act.

Field-tested mission drills

Step-by-step behavioural drills adapted for military life to help manage triggers, ground routines and build resilience under pressure.

Family support toolkit

Practical scripts, communication checklists and role-specific advice to help partners and families recognise needs and support recovery.

Mapped UK care pathways

Clear routes to NHS, MOD and charity services in the UK, with guidance on referrals, waiting lists and what to expect from clinical care.

Actionable checklists & flowcharts

Quick-reference tools for first response, clinical conversations and long-term planning to turn knowledge into immediate action.

Key benefits at a glance

  • Evidence-informed, no-nonsense advice tailored for military life
  • Fast, usable checklists for crises and everyday management
  • Practical drills proven to reduce reactivity and improve routines
  • Tools for families to provide informed and steady support
  • Clear navigation of UK NHS, MOD and charity care pathways
  • Improves communication with clinicians and speeds recovery planning
  • Accessible language for serving personnel and loved ones

What People Are Saying

“Finally, a guide that speaks our language. The drills and checklists cut through the noise and helped me get a plan in place.”

— Cpl. Mark Davies, UK

“As a partner, I felt lost. Stand To gave me practical ways to help and the confidence to support without stepping on recovery.”

— Rachel Long, Military spouse, Portsmouth

“Clear, honest and rooted in evidence. Steve Barker explains treatment options so veterans can make informed choices with clinicians.”

— Sgt. Elaine Porter (Ret.), Scotland

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The book summarises current clinical guidance and research into accessible steps, citing recommended treatments and practical approaches used by clinicians and services.

Serving personnel, veterans and military families seeking plain-English guidance on recognising, treating and living with military PTSD.

No. Stand To complements professional care by helping readers recognise issues, prepare for clinical appointments and apply evidence-based strategies between sessions.

Yes. The book maps NHS, MOD and charity routes in the UK, including referral tips, what to expect and how to escalate support when needed.

Absolutely. There are specific family support tools, communication scripts and checklists to help loved ones provide informed, practical, and compassionate help.

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