Handbook of PTSD: Science and Practice - Hardcover

 
9781593854737: Handbook of PTSD: Science and Practice

Synopsis

Unparalleled in its breadth and depth, this state-of-the-art Handbook reviews the latest scientific advances in understanding trauma and PTSD, discusses the implications for clinical practice, and evaluates the status of evidence-based assessment and treatment. The foremost authorities in the field examine posttraumatic psychological reactions on multiple levels, from genes and neurocircuitry to gender and lifespan development. Established and emerging psychological, medical, and public health interventions are discussed in depth, as are issues in tailoring treatment to the needs of different populations. Special topics include forensic issues, resilience, and prevention. The integrative concluding chapter presents a reasoned agenda for future research.

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About the Author

Edited by Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, Dartmouth Medical School and National Center for PTSD, White River Junction VA Medical Center,USA; Terence M. Keane, PhD, Boston University School of Medicine and National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, USA; and Patricia A. Resick, PhD, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, USA

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Publisher: Guilford Press, 2010
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