Bibliograph

Posttraumatic stress disorder, issues and controversies, edited by Gerald Rosen

Type

Label

Posttraumatic stress disorder, issues and controversies, edited by Gerald Rosen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Posttraumatic stress disorder

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

edited by Gerald Rosen

Sub title

issues and controversies

Summary

The diagnosis of PTSD was first made in 1980, since when there has been much debate about a range of issues pertinent to the disorder & the diagnosis. This book brings together leading authorities who discuss the validity of PTSD & the unique markers that have been associated with the diagnosis., Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) an illness that arises after horrific and life-threatening events? Or is it a label that medicalizes human suffering, and brings with it more problems than it solves? Still a relatively new diagnosis, PTSD has changed our vocabulary and shaped our views on human coping and resilience. Yet almost every assumption upon which the diagnosis rests has come under question. In this volume, Gerald Rosen brings together leading international scholars in posttraumatic studies to consider the most contentious debates. Each chapter offers an analysis of the issues, reviews current research, and clarifies implications for the practicing clinician. "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Issues and Controversies" is essential reading for all practitioners, researchers, and students who work in the field of trauma. Professionals in related health fields and the law will also find this book useful

Target audience

specialized

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