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PTSD in Children and Adolescents

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ISBN-10: 1585620262

ISBN-13: 9781585620265

Edition: 2001

Authors: Spencer Eth, John M. Oldham, Michelle B. Riba

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A study of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents, this text seeks to offer fresh perspectives on major topics in the field, including techniques for evaluation, forensic aspects of traumatized children, juvenile offender and incarcerated youth, and biological treatment strategies.
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Book details

List price: $67.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication date: 5/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 200
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

John F. Greden, M.D.,is Rachel Upjohn Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Michigan; Executive Director, University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center; Research Professor, Molecular and Behavioral Neurosciences Institute; and Chair, National Network of Depression Centers.Michelle B. Riba, M.D., M.S.,is Clinical Professor; Associate Director, Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research; Associate Director, University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center; Associate Chair for Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Services, University of Michigan, and Past President, American Psychiatric Association.Melvin G. McInnis, M.D.,is Thomas B. and Nancy…    

Contributors
Introduction to the Review of Psychiatry Series
Introduction: Childhood Trauma in Perspective
Evaluation and Assessment of PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Issues in the Assessment of Children and Adolescents
Clinical Guidelines for Assessment
Recent Developments in Clinical Assessment
Multidimensional Approach to Assessment
Conclusions
References
Forensic Aspects of PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Introduction
Diagnosis
Epidemiology
Genetics
Risk Factors in Various Settings
Psychophysiology
Assessment
PTSD and Memory
Treatment
Conclusions and Recommendations
References
PTSD in Children and Adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System
Introduction
Demographics
Mental Disorders
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Incarcerated Youth
Female Population
Predisposing Factors
Interventions
Special National Challenge
Summary
References
Biological Treatment of PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Diagnosis and Phenomenology
Neurobiologic Systems in PTSD
Biologic Treatments in Children and Adolescents
Assessing Outcome in Children and Adolescents
Quality of Life
Conclusions
References
Relationship Between Childhood Traumatic Experiences and PTSD in Adults
Introduction
Long-Term Consequences of Childhood Maltreatment--Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, and/or Neglect
Challenges in Formulating a Model of the Effects of Early Child Maltreatment on the Adult
Long-Term Consequences of Single-Episode Traumatic Events: Preliminary Evidence
Prevalence of PTSD in Children and Adults Following Childhood Trauma
Impact of Early Maltreatment on Reaction to Subsequent Trauma and Risk of Revictimization
Biological Models of the Effects of Stress: The Centrality of Sensitization as a Mechanism of Permanent Stress Responses
Developmental Influences of Early Stress in Animals
Biological Consequences in Adults Who Experienced Trauma in Childhood
PTSD and Other Psychological Symptoms in Adults Who Survived the Holocaust as Children
Methodologic Considerations in the Study of the Long-Term Impact of Childhood Trauma
Summary and Conclusions
References
Index