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Posttraumatic stress disorder : scientific and professional dimensions /

This comprehensive overview of research and clinical practice in PTSD includes new insights into assessment with regard to DSM-5 and ICD-11, discussion of ongoing controversies in the field as to what constitutes safe and effective care, and new research as to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and p...

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Main Authors: Ford, Julian D
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology
Group Author: Grasso, Damion J; Elhai, Jon D; Courtois, Christine A
Published: Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier,
Publisher Address: San Diego, CA :
Publication Dates: [2015]
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: Second edition.
Subjects:
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder > Treatment
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic > etiology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic > therapy
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128012888
Summary: This comprehensive overview of research and clinical practice in PTSD includes new insights into assessment with regard to DSM-5 and ICD-11, discussion of ongoing controversies in the field as to what constitutes safe and effective care, and new research as to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of PTSD. The second edition includes new coverage of the neurobiology of PTSD, PTSD in special populations, and forensic issues relating to PTSD.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xiii, 604 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780128014394
0128014393
Index Number: RC552
CLC: R749.055
Contents: Understanding psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- The impact of psychological trauma -- Etiology of PTSD: What causes PTSD? -- Epidemiology of PTSD-- Neurobiology of traumatic stress disorders and their impact -- Assessment of psychological trauma and PTSD -- Treatment of adults with PTSD -- Treatment of children and adolescents with PTSD -- Prevention of PTSD -- Forensic issues in the traumatic stress field -- Social, cultural and other diversity issues in the traumatic stress field -- Careers and ethical issues in the traumatic stress field.

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