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Psychological Trauma

Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Mental Health

John M Oldham editor Rachel Yehuda editor Michelle B Riba editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:American Psychiatric Association Publishing

Published:30th Sep '98

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This book explores the complexities of trauma and its link to PTSD, offering valuable insights for mental health professionals.

The book Psychological Trauma offers a critical examination of recent advancements in understanding trauma and its psychological implications. It serves as an essential resource for practicing physicians, providing comprehensive insights into the complexities of traumatic exposure and its correlation with psychological disorders such as PTSD. The text delves into the neurological damage that can arise from trauma and explores innovative treatment options available to patients, making it a vital addition to existing literature in the field.

In Psychological Trauma, the author reviews the theoretical frameworks surrounding traumatic exposure, emphasizing its role in various psychological disorders. The book discusses the varying outcomes of trauma, including the reasons some individuals, particularly rape survivors, may develop chronic PTSD. Furthermore, it establishes connections between PTSD and other mental health issues, such as anxiety disorders and depression, highlighting the multifaceted nature of trauma's impact on mental well-being.

This volume not only summarizes current basic and clinical research but also provides accessible information for psychiatrists and psychologists. By presenting a concise overview of the state-of-the-art thinking regarding posttraumatic stress disorder, Psychological Trauma is essential reading for mental health professionals who wish to stay informed in this rapidly evolving field. The insights shared in this book are crucial for understanding the ongoing challenges faced by physicians in treating trauma-related disorders.

The monograph is neatly divided into logically flowing topics that give the reader a sense of continuity to the understanding of all the trauma-related syndromes. . . . The monograph presents an astonishing amount of information on a generally poorly understood topic. I highly recommend it for all mental health professionals.

* Journal of Clinical Psychiatry *

Each chapter is a concisely written and thorough review of recent research with helpful commentary on some of the strengths and weaknesses of current theoretical models of the etiology, neurobiology, and treatment of PTSD. . . . Psychological Trauma will be a welcome addition to the library of those interested in keeping informed about recent trauma research, whether they are researchers or clinical practitioners specializing in such disorders.

* Psychiatric Services *

The authors provide an extensive review and critique of psychopharmacological literature according to mechanism of action in the treatment of trauma symptoms. . . . This monograph, a must for all health practitioners and aspiring neuropsychologists, will broaden the reader's definition of clinical outcome.

* Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Heal

ISBN: 9780880488372

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: 408g

236 pages