Traumatic Events and Mental Health
, by L. Stephen O'Brien , Foreword by J. P. WatsonNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780521570275 | 0521570271
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 2/13/1998
What constitutes a traumatic event? How and why does trauma affect people differently and what is a normal response? These are important questions asked on a daily basis. 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 right 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 also 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.