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Acute stress disorder : a handbook of theory, assessment, and treatment /

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This is the first comprehensive clinical text on acute stress disorder (ASD) since its introduction into the DSM-IV in 1994. The authors outline the rationale and techniques to prevent the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by identifying and treating those with ASD. Drawing from th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bryant, Richard A., 1960-
Other Authors: Harvey, Allison G., 1968-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2000]
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Post-traumatic stress disorder > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Psychic trauma > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic.
Acute Disease.
Stress, Psychological.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Psychic trauma.
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Theoretical and empirical issues. The emergence of acute stress disorder
  • Theoretical perspectives of acute stress disorder
  • Empirical status of acute stress disorder. Assessment. How to diagnose acute stress disorder
  • Assessment tools. Treatment. Empirical basis for treatment
  • Treating acute stress disorder
  • Treatment obstacles. Special considerations. Special populations
  • The role of debriefing
  • Legal issues
  • Appendix A : Acute stress disorder interview
  • Appendix B : Acute stress disorder scale.