The A to Z of Trauma: A Concise Guide to the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Traumatic Stress Disorders

This is a concise guide to more than 300 trauma-related topics. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that more than 5.2 million Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in any given year. Although often associated with veterans who have experienced harsh combat conditions, PTSD may afflict anyone who suffers or witnesses a violent attack or event. All too often the condition is incorrectly diagnosed. Post-traumatic stress disorder is widely recognized, but there are many variations as to how it presents itself and numerous related disorders that can complicate its diagnosis and treatment. New therapies are emerging, and therapy for trauma has replaced anxiety or depression as the leading treatment for mental health disorders. The A to Z of Trauma presents more than 300 entries covering all aspects of the subject and related topics. Written in straightforward, jargon-free language, it is the perfect handy reference for anyone researching or coping with the effects of trauma. The entries include: Acute stress disorder; Biological factors related to trauma; Childhood trauma; Depression; Fight-or-flight response; Medications used with trauma; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Recovered memory; Spirituality and trauma; and, Trauma and traumatic stress disorders.