Traumatic Events and Mental Health / Edition 1

by L. Stephen O'Brien, J. P. Watson

Overview

This concise yet comprehensive guidebook provides an accessible and highly referenced resource of practical advice and information on post-traumatic distress. Dr. O'Brien's coverage ranges from a brief historical perspective on post-traumatic illness and its prevalence through to the present day legal implications. We are reminded that a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder is by no means the only possible response to trauma and a helpful chapter is devoted to the definition of a normal response. A broad range of theoretical and practical viewpoints are closely examined including an evaluation of management approaches and possibilities for prevention.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521578868
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	02/19/1998
Series:	Psychiatry and Medicine
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	314
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

O'Brien, L. Stephen (Aintree Hospitals NHS Trust)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and historical perspective; 2. Normal reactions to trauma; 3. Epidemiology of post traumatic stress disorder and post traumatic illness; 4. Aetiology and predisposing factors; 5. What constitutes a stressor?; 6. Post traumatic illness other than post traumatic stress disorder; 7. Diagnosis and assessment; 8. Management and outcome of post traumatic illness; 9. Medicolegal aspects of post traumatic illness; 10. Prevention of post traumatic illness; 11. The way ahead - whither now?

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Nancy Schell, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This is a comprehensive review and evaluation of research on post-traumatic responses which combines historical perspectives of the development of various diagnoses with contemporary issues such as definitions, treatment, inter-relationships with other Axis I, II, and III diagnoses, and their implications.
Purpose: It is intended to be a brief yet extensive text of mental difficulties that can follow traumatic events. It attempts to focus on the nature of these difficulties, their background, diagnosis, and management. Additionally, it aims to be a resource book with relevant data and references.
Audience: The book is meant for mental health and social work professionals and those researching or teaching the topic.
Features: References are excellent and found after each chapter. A succinct summary at the end of every chapter highlights important points and conclusions. The text is easy to read since the contents are well segregated visually by the use of bold type, italics, bullets, and strategic spacing.
Assessment: This is a high quality book, useful in the understanding of the range of complexities involved in the relationship between mental health and trauma. It is logical, well detailed, but concise. Its purchase is recommended.

Doody's Review Service

"This is a high quality book, useful in the understanding of the range of complexities involved in the relationship between mental health and trauma. It is logical, well detailed, but concise. Its purchase is recommended." Doody Publishing

From the Publisher

3 Stars from Doody

This is a comprehensive review and evaluation of research on post-traumatic responses which combines historical perspectives of the development of various diagnoses with contemporary issues such as definitions, treatment, inter-relationships with other Axis I, II, and III diagnoses, and their implications. It is intended to be a brief yet extensive text of mental difficulties that can follow traumatic events. It attempts to focus on the nature of these difficulties, their background, diagnosis, and management. Additionally, it aims to be a resource book with relevant data and references. The book is meant for mental health and social work professionals and those researching or teaching the topic. References are excellent and found after each chapter. A succinct summary at the end of every chapter highlights important points and conclusions. The text is easy to read since the contents are well segregated visually by the use of bold type, italics, bullets, and strategic spacing. This is a high quality book, useful in the understanding of the range of complexities involved in the relationship between mental health and trauma. It is logical, well detailed, but concise. Its purchase is recommended.

Nancy P. Schell