RISK FACTORS FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - YEHUDA, RACHEL

Autor: YEHUDA, RACHEL

Editorial: AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC PRESS, INC

EAN: 9780880488167

Risk Factors for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder\nEdited by Rachel Yehuda, Ph.D.\n\nIn the 19805, the psychiatric community first officially recognized posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a diagnosis to describe the disorder that can occur following exposure to extremely traumatic events. Since that time, it has been\nobserved that some patients who have been exposed to trauma do not develop PTSD or only have symptoms immediately following the event, whereas others show signs of chronic PTSD,\nRecently, it has been hypothesized that the development of chronic PTSD results from a combination of factors, only some of which are related to exposure to trauma.\n\nAs part of the Progress in Psychiatry Series Risk Factors for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder assembles almost 20 experts to examine the latest rescarch on this topic. This book discusses strategies for assessing risk and compiles findings from several studies for identifying risk factors related to demographic, environmental, genetic,\nand biological factors.\n\nSpecifically, the book examines genetic risk factors, as identified through twin studies, and neurobiological risk factors and family influences on PTSD development. Psychophysiological expressioñs of risk factors are examined as well as neurocognitive risk factors for P'SD. Also reviewed are personality characterist individuals with a propensity to develop PTSD.\n\nComplete with a summary of the latest findings that advance our knowledge of the effects of trauma, this resource is useful in identifying and treating individuals much earlier following a traumatic experiónce as well as in helping prevent vulnerable individuals from being exposed to traumatic events.\n\n