Post-traumatic Stress Disorder by Friedman, Matthew -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright Preface

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List of Contributors Chapter 1: PTSD and Related Disorders

Introduction Historical Antecedents PTSD: DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic Criteria Acute Stress Disorder Adjustment Disorders Partial/Subsyndromal PTSD DESNOS/Complex PTSD Subtypes of PTSD Cross-Cultural Factors Developmental Issues Conclusion References Commentary 1.1: Walking the Line in Defining PTSD: Comprehensiveness Versus Core Features Commentary 1.2: Trauma-Related Disorders in the Clinical and Legal Settings

Introduction Are We Missing PTSD in the Clinical Setting? Does PTSD Adequately Cover Trauma-Related Disorders in the Forensic Setting? Conclusion

Commentary 1.3: Redefining PTSD in DSM-5: Conundrums and Potentially Unintended Risks

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Chapter 2: Epidemiology of PTSD

Introduction Trauma Exposure and PTSD in the General Population Sociodemographic Risk Factors Psychiatric Comorbidity Course of PTSD Acute Stress Disorder Conclusion References Commentary 2.1: Challenges and Future Horizons in Epidemiological Research into PTSD

Introduction Challenges Future Horizons Conclusion

Commentary 2.2: Preventing Mental Ill-Health Following Trauma Commentary 2.3: PTSD Epidemiology with Particular Reference to Gender

Introduction Prevalence Gender, Refugee Status and PTSD Access to Care Conclusion References

Chapter 3: Neurobiology of PTSD

Introduction Fear Conditioning and Extinction Neuroendocrine Modulation of Conditioned Stress Responses Genetic Contributions to the Risk of Developing PTSD Epigenetic Contributions to the Risk of Developing PTSD Structural and Functional Neuroanatomy Conclusion Acknowledgement References Commentary 3.1: Translational Theory-Driven Hypotheses and Testing Are Enhancing Our Understanding of PTSD and its Treatment Commentary 3.2: Precipitating and Design Approaches to PTSD

Introduction From Fear Conditioning to Emotion Regulation The Value of True Prospective Studies Conclusion References

Chapter 4: Pharmacotherapy of PTSD

Introduction Development Assessing the Evidence Key Issues Conclusion References Commentary 4.1: Critical View of the Pharmacological Treatment of Trauma Commentary 4.2: Shortcomings and Future Directions of the Pharmacotherapy of PTSD Commentary 4.3: Dire Need for New PTSD Pharmacotherapeutics

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Chapter 5: Psychological Interventions for Trauma Exposure and PTSD

Introduction Historical Overview Major Psychological Interventions Summary of the Evidence Clinical Guidelines Comorbidity Trauma-Focused Therapy Contraindications Conclusion References Commentary 5.1: Psychological Interventions for PTSD in Children Commentary 5.2: Challenges in the Dissemination and Implementation of Exposure-Based CBT for the Treatment of Hispanics with PTSD Commentary 5.3: What Else Do We Need to Know about Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions for PTSD? Commentary 5.4: Another Perspective on Exposure Therapy for PTSD

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Chapter 6: (Disaster) Public Mental Health

Introduction Scope of the Chapter Core Concepts and Definitions Phase 1. Assessment: Pre-Programme and Cyclical Phase 2. Selection Criteria Defining Priorities for Mental Health and Psychosocial Interventions Phase 3. Interventions: A Multimodal, Multisectoral and Multilevel Model Conclusion References Commentary 6.1: An Excellent Model for Low- and Middle-Income Countries Commentary 6.2: Disaster Mental Health and Public Health: An Integrative Approach to Recovery

Introduction Paradigm Shifts in Preventive Aspects of Disaster Mental Health Conclusion

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