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Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry
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Product DescriptionOriginally published in 2007, this was the first textbook to focus specifically on disaster psychiatry. It brings together the views of international experts to provide a comprehensive review of the psychological, biological, and social responses to disaster, describing evidencebased clinical and serviceled interventions to meet mental health needs and foster resilience and recovery. Chapters address the epidemiology of disaster response, the neurobiology of disaster exposure, sociocultural issues, early intervention and consultationliaison care, the role of nongovernmental organizations, workplace policies, and implications for public health planning at the level of the individual and the community. This book is essential reading for all those involved in preparing for traumatic events and their clinical and social outcomes for public health planning.ReviewBy virtue of its comprehensive content, lucid and attractive style of presentation and its contemporary evidence base, the Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry represents an excellent purchase for a wide range of interested professionals.British Journal of PsychiatryThere is no doubt that the editors, distinguished scholars themselves, have assembled an impressive lineup of contributors to consider a range of issues, from epidemiology, assessment and diagnosis to pandemics, terrorism, bereavement, service planning and interventions. The volume contains well argued contributions on possible mechanisms for psychological responses from various fields, including from psychology and neurobiology and sociology.British Medical JournalThe book covers a very important topic in psychiatry, which is dealing with people suffering from disasters and how the psychiatric services can help in such events. The quality of the coverage if very scientific and well written. This book is important for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and governmental and nongovernmental organisations who work with people after disasters such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The book is an excellent buy.Saudi Medical JournalBook DescriptionOriginally published in 2007, this was the first textbook to focus on disaster psychiatry.
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