sentence: Immediacy is essential for treatment.
sentences_before: Brevity is the initial rest period. Many soldiers return to duty after this brief rest. More seriously affected patients are referred to the next level.
sentences_after: Intervention should occur as soon as symptoms appear. Contact with the service-member's unit can help the soldier feel like a war fighter rather than a patient. Expectancy, the soldier should be told his reaction to stress is normal and is he is expected back with his unit. Service-members should be moved to a facility close to their unit but away from medical or surgical patients unless no other option is possible. Simplicity, keep it simple and use straightforward methods to improve physical well-being and self confidence.
concept_name: immediacy
headings: Combat stress reaction Present-day treatment and diagnosis
categories: Conflicts Mental illnesses