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Psychological Trauma reviews the theory of traumatic
exposure as a major factor in psychological disorders like PTSD. It also
addresses the differing outcomes of such exposure as well as exciting
treatment options for patients. Some highlights from this volume of the 1998
Review of Psychiatry series include:
• Complete coverage of the neurological damage from exposure to
trauma.
• A thoughtful discussion of the reasons some rape survivors
suffer from chronic PTSD.
• An established connection between PTSD and
anxiety disorders and depression.
• New uses of pharmacotherapy for
patients suffering from PTSD.
The understanding of the connection between trauma and PTSD, is a continuing challenge for physicians. While many patients suffer from the disorder, it is still not commonly understood. Psychological Trauma provides psychiatrists and psychologists accessible and reliable information on the topic.
The monograph is neatly divided into logically flowing topics that give the reader a sense of continuity to the understanding of all the trauma-related syndromes. . . . The monograph presents an astonishing amount of information on a generally poorly understood topic. I highly recommend it for all mental health professionals.
Each chapter is a concisely written and thorough review of recent research with helpful commentary on some of the strengths and weaknesses of current theoretical models of the etiology, neurobiology, and treatment of PTSD. . . . Psychological Trauma will be a welcome addition to the library of those interested in keeping informed about recent trauma research, whether they are researchers or clinical practitioners specializing in such disorders.
The authors provide an extensive review and critique of psychopharmacological literature according to mechanism of action in the treatment of trauma symptoms. . . . This monograph, a must for all health practitioners and aspiring neuropsychologists, will broaden the reader's definition of clinical outcome.
Rachel Yehuda, Ph.D., is Director of the Division of Traumatic Stress Studies Program and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the PTSD Program at the VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York.
Introduction to the review of psychiatry series. Epidemiology of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder. Longitudinal development of traumatic stress disorders. Evaluating the effects of psychological trauma: using neuroimaging techniques. Neuroendocrinology of trauma and PTSD. Pharmacology in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and other trauma-related syndromes. Psychosocial treatments of PTSD.