Understanding PTSD / Austin Mardon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mardon, Austin A. (Austin Albert), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Mercury Learning and Information, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, offering an accessible guide for those without prior knowledge of the condition.This comprehensive resource traces the historical roots of PTSD, debunks common myths, and explains its various symptoms and types across different age groups.

Contents:

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

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

Chapter 4: How the Brain Copes with Different Types of Trauma

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

Chapter 6: The Dangers of PTSD

Patient Experience with PTSD

Chapter 7: Different Types of PTSD

Childhood Trauma Survivors

Sexual Assault Survivors

War Survivors

Abuse Survivors

Chapter 8: The Physiological, Psychological, and Behavioral Response to Trauma and PTSD

Chapter 9: Symptoms of PTSD.

Reexperiencing Symptoms

Avoidance Symptoms

Hyperarousal

Startle Response

Chapter 10: PTSD in Different Age Groups

Chapter 11: Treatments

Cognitive Therapy

Complementary and Alternative Methods (CAM)

Physical Activity

Nutrition and Diet

Breathing Relaxation

Hypnosis

Animal Therapy

Medications

Chapter 12: Other Risks (Comorbidity)

Depression

Substance Abuse

Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors

Chapter 13: What Is Still Unknown?

Chapter 14: Current and Future Research

Treatment

Written Exposure Therapy (WET)

Exposure Therapy

Pharmacological Treatments

Susceptibility

Conclusion

Chapter 15: The General Public's Knowledge About PTSD

Social Attitudes Toward Men and Women with PTSD

Myths About PTSD

Chapter 16: How PTSD Is Portrayed in Media

Portrayal of War Veterans with PTSD

Portrayal of Sexual Assault Victims with PTSD

Chapter 17: PTSD and the Family

Withdrawal and Disconnection

Sympathy

Conflict and Anger

Guilt

Avoidance

Stresses for the Primary Caregiver

Chapter 18: Recovery and How to Support Someone with PTSD

PTSD Recovery and Treatments

How to Support Someone with PTSD

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

Helplines

Videos

Europe

Sweden

Denmark

Norway

Finland

Iceland

Lithuania.

Estonia

Latvia

Greenland

Ireland

United Kingdom

India

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

Effectiveness in PTSD Treatment

Antidepressant Medications

Examples of Antidepressant Medications

Sertraline

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Novel Antipsychotics

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)

Lithium

Anticonvulsants

Benzodiazepines

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781501519857

OCLC:

1452592303