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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Malady Or Myth? (Current Perspectives In Psychology)
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As More Individuals Bear Witness To Terrorist Attacks, School Shootings, Or Assaults, There Has Been An Increase In Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd), A Diagnosis That Has Generated Controversy Since Its Genesis During The Vietnam War. Is Ptsd Real Or Is It A Modern Myth? Is The Counseling Of Its Victims Valuable Or Possibly Harmful? Are The Memories Of Childhood Trauma Uncovered By Many People Valid Or Are They Unwitting Fabrications?In This Groundbreaking Book, Chris Brewin, An Internationally Recognized Expert On Trauma, Presents Recent Research On Ptsd, Memory, And Neuroscience And Offers A Powerful New Theory To Explain Conflicting Findings About The Nature And Treatment Of Traumatic Stress.At The Core Of The Book Is An Analysis Of How The Impact Of Trauma Affects Memory And Identity. Overwhelming Stress Can Lead To A Condition In Which Survivors Are Lost For Words To Describe What Has Happened To Them But Still Experience Vivid And Inescapable Images. Trauma Also Has The Ability To Bring About Profound Changes In Identity And Block Normal Mechanisms For Correcting Abnormal Memory. Building On This Analysis, Brewin Explains Why Some Interventions Work And Others Are Ineffective, And What Could And Should Be Done To Help Survivors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Malady or Myth?' A: The book explores the nature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), examining whether it is a genuine condition or a modern myth, while analyzing its impact on memory and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Chris Brewin, an internationally recognized expert on trauma and PTSD.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into recent research on PTSD, memory, and neuroscience, along with a new theory on the nature and treatment of traumatic stress.
- Q: What is the significance of trauma on memory according to the book? A: The book discusses how overwhelming stress affects memory, leading to difficulties in describing traumatic events and resulting in vivid, inescapable images.
- Q: How does the book address the validity of childhood trauma memories? A: The author analyzes whether memories of childhood trauma uncovered by individuals are valid or potentially fabrications, contributing to the ongoing debate about PTSD.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in the mental health field? A: Yes, the book provides valuable research and theories that can assist mental health professionals in understanding and treating PTSD.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and consists of 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Malady or Myth?' published? A: The book was published on March 28, 2007.
- Q: In what category does this book fall? A: The book falls under the category of Post-Traumatic Stress.
- Q: What makes this book a groundbreaking contribution to the subject of PTSD? A: It presents recent research findings and a comprehensive analysis of how trauma impacts memory and identity, offering a powerful new theory on PTSD.