Traumatic Stress: From Theory to Practice

Book Overview

Renowned scientists and practitioners provide a concise summary of current theory, research, and clinical practice regarding traumatic stress. An integrative biopsychosocial theory of trauma response provides a framework for the book. Chapters consider the frequency and likely mental health consequences of a wide range of traumatic events-including military trauma, violent crime, natural and technological disasters, accidental injury, and torture. This comprehensive reference features state-of-the-art psychosocial and biological treatments and community-based intervention strategies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306450208
• ISBN13: 9780306450204
• Release Date: August 1995
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.3"