Post-traumatic stress disorder : recovery after accident and disaster /: recovery after accident and disaster. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Professor Kevin Gournay.
• Authors: Gournay, Kevin, 1946-
• Contents: PTSD is a natural reaction to disaster and trauma in our lives. In addition, up to 25% of people have significant related problems such as anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. Symptoms include flashbacks, emotional numbness, acute anxiety, and physical reactions such as increased heart rate and nausea. This book takes a wide-ranging look at the nature of PTSD after distressing experiences such as war, sexual abuse or rape, natural and man-made disasters, car accidents, or the death of a loved one. Topics include: Whom it affects Symptoms -- emotional and physical Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) exposure treatment EMDR (Eye movement de-sensitisation) Group therapy Medication Self-help measures.
• Publisher Details: London : Sheldon Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 116 pages), illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 616.8/521; Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Popular works; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Health and Wellbeing; Electronic books; Popular works; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1322978581; 9781322978581; 9781847093219; 1847093213
• Related ISBNs: 9781847093202; 1847093205
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.