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Record Nr.

UNINA9910782793903321

Titolo

Interventions following mass violence and disasters [[electronic resource] ] : strategies for mental health practice / / edited by Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, Patricia J. Watson, Matthew J. Friedman

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Guilford Press, c2006

ISBN

1-281-86875-2

9786611868758

1-60623-140-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (448 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RitchieElspeth Cameron

WatsonPatricia J

FriedmanMatthew J

Disciplina

616.85/21

Soggetti

Post-traumatic stress disorder - Treatment

Psychic trauma - Treatment

Psychotherapy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Matter; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; Chapter 21; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Grounded in the best science available, this essential volume presents practical guidelines for effective clinical intervention in the immediate, intermediate, and long-term aftermath of large-scale traumatic events. Vital lessons learned from a variety of mass traumas and natural disasters are incorporated into the book's thorough review of strategies for helping specific victim and survivor populations. The editors and authors include over 40 leading experts in disaster mental health. Of crucial importance, they clearly summarize the empirical evidence supporting eac