Comprehensive Guide to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

by Colin R. Martin (Editor), Victor R. Preedy (Editor), Vinood B. Patel (Editor)

Overview

This is an all-embracing reference that offers analyses and discussions of contemporary issues in the field of PTSD. The book brings together scientific material from leading experts in the field relating to a wide range of important current topics across disciplines. These include the early identification of PTSD and subsequent treatment, to social and behavioral studies, to biochemical, molecular and genetic research. With more than 125 chapters organized in 12 major sections, this is the most complete single resource on PTSD.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319083582
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	06/02/2016
Edition description:	1st ed. 2016
Pages:	2309
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Victor R. Preedy is a professor in the School of Medicine, King's College London. He directs studies regarding pathology, health, nutrition and toxicity. Professor Preedy graduated in 1974 from the University of Aston with a Combined Honours Degree in Biology and Physiology with Pharmacology. He gained his Ph.D. in 1981, in the field of nutrition and metabolism, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London. Professor Preedy was elected as a Fellow to the Royal College of Pathologists in 2000. Dr Vinood B. Patel is currently a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Westminster and honorary fellow at King’s College London. He presently directs studies on metabolic pathways involved in liver disease, particularly related to mihondrial energy regulation and cell death. Other areas included understanding the use of visceral osteopathic treatment for Autistic children, and studying this effect on behavioural and gastrointestinal alterations. Dr Patel graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in Pharmacology and completed his PhD in protein metabolism from King’s College London in 1997. Colin R. Martin RN, BSc, PhD, YCAP, C.Psychol, AFBPsS, C.Sci is Chair and Professor of Mental Health at the University of the West of Scotland. He is a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Chartered Health Psychologist and a Chartered Scientist. He also trained in analytical biochemistry, this aspect reflecting the psychobiological focus of much of his research within mental health. He has published or has in press over 150 research papers and book chapters.

Table of Contents

General aspects, definitions and assessments of PTSD.- PTSD in different conditions, groups, and specific incidents.- PTSD in relation to psychotic conditions or assessments.- Peritraumatic stress.- Biochemical, molecular, and genetic aspects of PTSD.- Neurological and neurogenic aspects of PTSD.- PTSD as a risk factor in causation of diseases and pathology.- PTSD in children and adolescents.- Animal models of PTSD: enhancing understanding.- PTSD in international and comparative perspective.- PTSD and selective conditions of stress and anxiety.- Treatments and therapies of PTSD.