The new, quick reference for understanding Posttraumatic StressDisorderThe Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: PosttraumaticStress Disorder uses clear, highly accessible language tocomprehensively guide the reader through posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD) and related issues. This concise, informativereference provides a complete overview of the history of the field,diagnosis, treatment, research, emerging trends, and other criticalinformation about PTSD. Examining both theory and practice, thetext offers a multifaceted look at the disorder, outliningbiological, cognitive, psychosocial, psychodynamic, integrated, andother relevant approaches.Like all the books in the Wiley Concise Guides to MentalHealth Series, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder features acompact, easy-to-use format that includes:* Vignettes and case illustrations* A practical approach that emphasizes real-life treatment overtheory* Resources for specific readers such as clinicians, students, orpatientsIn addition to the fundamentals of treatment, PosttraumaticStress Disorder covers some of today's most important andcutting-edge issues in the field, such as war and terrorism; PTSDin children, adolescents, and families; professional and ethicalissues; and relevant positive psychological findings. Thisstraightforward resource is admirably suited for a wide variety ofreaders including students and practicing mental healthprofessionals, as well as first responders, military personnel, andother individuals that regularly deal with traumatic situations andtheir aftermath.
