Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Scientific and Professional Dimensions

Content: 
Copyright Page, Page iv
Preface, Pages ix-xii
Chapter one - Understanding Psychological Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pages 1-30
Chapter two - The Impact of Psychological Trauma, Pages 31-53
Chapter three - Etiology of Traumatic Stress Disorders, Pages 55-94
Chapter four - Epidemiology of Psychological Trauma and Traumatic Stress Disorders, Pages 95-115
Chapter five - Neurobiology of Traumatic Stress Disorders and Their Impact on Physical Health, Pages 117-141
Chapter six - Assessment of Psychological Trauma and Traumatic Stress Disorders, Pages 143-181
Chapter seven - Treatment of Adults with Traumatic Stress Disorders, Pages 183-222
Chapter eight - Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Traumatic Stress Disorders, Pages 223-250
Chapter nine - Prevention of Traumatic Stress Disorders, Pages 251-279
Chapter ten - Forensic Issues in the Traumatic Stress Field, Pages 281-312
Chapter eleven - Social, Cultural and Ethical Issues in the Traumatic Stress Field, Pages 313-347
Chapter twelve - Careers and Ethical Issues in the Traumatic Stress Field, Pages 349-378
Afterword, Pages 379-382
References, Pages 383-423
Index, Pages 425-441