Handbook of PTSD: Science and Practice

by Matthew J. Friedman, Terence M. Keane (Editor), Patricia A. Resick (Editor)

  Unparalleled in its breadth and depth, this state-of-the-art handbook reviews current 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. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Reference, Science

592 pages, Hardcover

First published May 29, 2007

About the author

Matthew J. Friedman

National Center for PTSD,

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (White River Junction, VT)

Departments of Psychiatry and Pharmacology & Toxicology,

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Hanover, NH).

Reviews

[Scott Holstad]

A very good book on a very important topic -- one that lacks many such resources. Recommended.

[John W Harper]

With a flooded PTSD market, this remains my personal go-to reference. This is a must-read if interested in developing a ground level understanding of the breadth and depth of this illness. Take your time with it, and read and digest it over time. This handbook would make a wonderful addition to any behavioral health library!

[Ani]

Super informative, easy to read. Helped tremendously with my thesis