
Understanding PTSD
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FEATURES
-Written in easy-to-understand language, making complex concepts approachable for all readers
-Debunks common misconceptions about PTSD, such as the belief that only the weak are affected or that it's exclusively a soldier's ailment
-Discover a wide range of web resources, including pharmacological treatment options, from cognitive therapy and physical activity to medications and alternative methods like animal therapy and hypnosis
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Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction: A College Student's Story
- Chapter 1: The History of Psychotraumatology
- PTSD in Historical Texts
- Evolving Terms During Battle
- PTSD in the World Wars
- References
- Chapter 2: PTSD Myths
- Only the Weak Get PTSD
- It Is All in Your Head
- Everyone Who Has Experienced Trauma Should be Affected
- Treatment Does Not Work
- Only Soldiers or People in War Zones Get PTSD
- People Should Be Able to Move on After Trauma
- People with PTSD Cannot Function Normally
- PTSD Always Happens Directly After the Trauma
- PTSD Victims Will Never Get Better
- PTSD Sufferers Are Unstable and Violent
- PTSD Sufferers Aren't Victims
- References
- Chapter 3: How to Assess
- Structured Interviews
- Structured Clinical Interview
- PTSD Symptom Scale Interview (PSS-I and PSS-I-5)
- Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5)
- Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for Children and Adolescents
- Self-Reports
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
- Distressing Event Questionnaire
- Criteria for PTSD
- References
- Chapter 4: How the Brain Copes with Different Types of Trauma
- References
- Chapter 5: Potential Causes of PTSD
- Risk Factors
- Genetics
- Neurobiology and the Brain Structure
- Psychological Factors
- Environmental Factors
- Traumatic Experiences
- Car Accidents
- Sexual Assault
- Combat
- Mass Conflict and Displacement
- Medical Illness
- Childhood Trauma
- References
- Chapter 6: The Dangers of PTSD
- Patient Experience with PTSD
- References
- Chapter 7: Different Types of PTSD
- Childhood Trauma Survivors
- Sexual Assault Survivors
- War Survivors
- Abuse Survivors
- References
- Chapter 8: The Physiological, Psychological, and Behavioral Response to Trauma and PTSD
- References
- Chapter 9: Symptoms of PTSD
- Reexperiencing Symptoms
- Avoidance Symptoms
- Hyperarousal
- Startle Response
- References
- Chapter 10: PTSD in Different Age Groups
- References
- Chapter 11: Treatments
- Cognitive Therapy
- Complementary and Alternative Methods (CAM)
- Physical Activity
- Nutrition and Diet
- Breathing Relaxation
- Hypnosis
- Animal Therapy
- Medications
- References
- Chapter 12: Other Risks (Comorbidity)
- Depression
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- References
- Chapter 13: What Is Still Unknown?
- References
- Chapter 14: Current and Future Research
- Treatment
- Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
- Exposure Therapy
- Pharmacological Treatments
- Susceptibility
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15: The General Public's Knowledge About PTSD
- Social Attitudes Toward Men and Women with PTSD
- Myths About PTSD
- References
- Chapter 16: How PTSD Is Portrayed in Media
- Portrayal of War Veterans with PTSD
- Portrayal of Sexual Assault Victims with PTSD
- References
- Chapter 17: PTSD and the Family
- Withdrawal and Disconnection
- Sympathy
- Conflict and Anger
- Guilt
- Avoidance
- Depression
- Stresses for the Primary Caregiver
- References
- Chapter 18: Recovery and How to Support Someone with PTSD
- PTSD Recovery and Treatments
- How to Support Someone with PTSD
- References
- Chapter 19: Epilogue
- Chapter 20: PTSD Resources in North America, Europe, and India
- Canada
- Books
- Worksheets
- Online Resources
- Workbooks
- Directory of Resources
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- United States
- Web Sites
- App
- Books
- Helplines
- Videos
- Europe
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Norway
- Finland
- Iceland
- Lithuania
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Greenland
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- India
- Web Sites
- Videos
- Books
- Helplines
- Appendix: Potential Pharmacological Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Mechanism of Action
- Combination with Other Treatments
- Effectiveness
- Administration Guidelines
- Additional Considerations
- Example of SSRI
- Fluoxetine
- Prazosin
- Mechanism of Action
- Effectiveness in PTSD Treatment
- Combination with Other Treatments
- Administration Guidelines
- Additional Considerations
- Antidepressant Medications
- Mechanism of Action
- Effectiveness in PTSD Treatment
- Combination with Other Treatments
- Administration Guidelines
- Additional Considerations
- Examples of Antidepressant Medications
- Sertraline
- Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Novel Antipsychotics
- Mechanism of Action
- Effectiveness in PTSD Treatment
- Combination with Other Treatments
- Administration Guidelines
- Additional Considerations
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)
- Lithium
- Anticonvulsants
- Benzodiazepines
- Index
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