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Stress and Trauma provides a well-written, accessible overview of traumatic stress studies. It reviews the full range of clinical disorders that may result from extreme stress, with particular emphasis on the most common disorder - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The book reviews research on the prevalence of trauma and the prevalence of relevant disorders following trauma. It goes on to look at psychological theories of stress and trauma, the biology of stress and trauma reactions, and the factors prior to, during and after traumatic events that place people at particular risk for the development of psychological problems. The book goes on to look at treatment of trauma-related psychological problems, and covers the use of medication and a range of psychological treatments. Different types of therapy are described and research findings on these approaches are reviewed. Stress and Trauma will provide a valuable overview of the area for advanced undergraduates, early post-graduate training, and mental health professionals seeking an update of recent developments.

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Although there are dozens of books that give useful information regarding the subjects of trauma and stress, few seem to be as clearly written and as well researched as Dr. Patricia Resick's Stress and Trauma (2001). She is both a researcher and a clinician and as such, Resick has included much of her research and clinical experience of her book. The book is comprehensive in scope and yet concise in presentation of the information. The reader gets an excellent overview of the subject. The author's excellent use of charts, graphs, and case examples adds to reader's ability to summarize important concepts on trauma and stress.. <br>- Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Volume 45, Number 1 - 2002. <br> For the reader considering Dr. Resick's book, the reviewer gives and unquestionable recommendation of a must read. The book is thoroughly researched and contains well more than 20 pages of references, a useful tool for those who wish to expand their knowledge of the subject of stress and trauma...The positive aspects of the books are numerous and this book should be considered for a textbook for both undergraduates and graduate students as well as anyone working with traumatized individuals because of the book's comprehensive nature and Dr. Resick's exceptional writing style.. <br>- Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, Volume 45, Number 1 - 2002. <br> Stress and Trauma is a well-written, concise yet comprehensive, overview of the field by one of the international experts.... <br>-Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, Emory University School of Medicine <br> With thoroughly research text, diagrams and a very extensive resource listing, we have a book that addresses the interplay of stress andtrauma. <br>-Resources Hotline <br>

Stress and Trauma by Patricia A. Resick is an interesting and engaging book. It will be an essential resource for students of psychology, medicine, nursing, as well as mental health professionals who require a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the complicated field of stress and trauma. The book is not merely a scholarly summary of the existing knowledge, it provides interesting new perspectives on the field, all within a readable and interesting format. - Allison Harvey, Oxford University, UK

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Patricia A. Resick

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