The Encyclopedia of Trauma and Traumatic Stress Disorders is a compilation of trauma and stress related terminology in the field of traumatic stress, where posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become a common headline in media and television reporting of soldiers’ experiences in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. Although PTSD has existed for millennia, it did not become a recognized diagnosis in…
This is a leading reference in psychiatry, presenting a comprehensive overview of the theory, diagnosis, and management of mental disorders. It provides an evidence-based guide to understanding the various aspects of psychiatry, from the basics of neurobiology to the latest clinical developments in psychosocial medications and therapies. This 12th edition updates the information with the latest…