sentence: Brevity is the initial rest period.
sentences_after: Many soldiers return to duty after this brief rest. More seriously affected patients are referred to the next level. Immediacy is essential for treatment. 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.
concept_name: brevity
headings: Combat stress reaction Present-day treatment and diagnosis
categories: Conflicts Mental illnesses