Title:
Post-traumatic stress disorder for dummies / by Mark Goulston.
ISBN:
9780470049228
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Publication Information:
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2008.
Physical Description:
xviii, 364 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Introduction -- The invisible epidemic of PTSD -- Aftershocks : when the past won't stay in the past -- Spotting the clues : signs and symptoms of PTSD -- First response : preventive treatments for PTSD -- Getting answers : finding out whether you have PTSD -- Building your treatment team -- Setting the stage for recovery : the first steps toward healing -- Putting PTSD in its place with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -- The role of medication in treating PTSD -- Additional paths to wellness : drawing on the power of mind and body -- The journey back : what to expect -- Helping yourself heal your body, mind, and soul -- Caring for your loved ones while they care for you -- Getting your life back on track -- Getting help for a child with PTSD -- Supporting a loved one with PTSD -- The ten most common myths about PTSD -- Ten ways to recognize that you're getting better -- Appendix : PTSD resources.
Summary:
A plain-English resource for people suffering from the aftereffects of a traumatic experience. An estimated five percent of Americans--over 13 million people--suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at any given time, and approximately eight percent will develop it at some time in their lives. With recent traumatic events such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina as well as the ongoing war in Iraq, the incidence of PTSD is on the rise. Written for PTSD sufferers and their loved ones, this practical, unintimidating guide gives people the lowdown on symptoms, details today's various treatment options, offers practical coping strategies for day-to-day life, and even shows how to help children with PTSD.--From publisher description.
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OCLC Number:
ocn177060281
Availability:
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
