Development and Treatment of PTSD

Robert W. Motta

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English

IGI Global
27 November 2024

Abnormal psychology; Diseases & disorders; Psychiatry; Trauma & shock

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) remains a significant mental health challenge, with a broad range of causes and complex influencing factors beyond traditional war-related trauma. Despite advancements in understanding, there is still controversy surrounding the efficacy of various treatment approaches, including both conventional methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and non-traditional techniques such as yoga and psychoactive drugs. This complexity highlights the need for a comprehensive resource that not only updates professionals on the latest research but also addresses the diverse causes and manifestations of PTSD, including social, racial, and economic factors. Development and Treatment of PTSD offers a solution by providing up-to-date information, theories, and interventions for PTSD. Unlike many existing resources that focus narrowly on specific traumatic events, this book expands its scope to encompass a wide array of causes, triggers, and contributors to PTSD, including interpersonal dynamics and societal influences. By exploring both traditional and non-traditional interventions, the book equips mental health professionals, medical personnel, and counselors with a holistic understanding of PTSD and its treatment options. This book is essential for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, medical personnel involved in trauma care, and professionals working in clinical and school settings. By offering a comprehensive perspective on PTSD, it not only updates readers on the latest research but also provides practical insights and strategies for intervention. Additionally, the accessible writing style ensures that the book is valuable to the informed public, particularly those interested in understanding and supporting individuals affected by PTSD.

Edited by: Robert W. Motta
Imprint: IGI Global
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9798369320891
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 27 November 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert W. Motta, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology and founder of the Child and Family Trauma Institute at Hofstra University, New York. There he served as the chairperson of the Psychology Department and founded an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited PsyD psychology doctoral program. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters as well as three books: Alternative Therapies for PTSD The Science of Mind-Body Treatments; Altered: A Trauma and PTSD Casebook; and Suicide. Dr. Motta is board certified in cognitive-behavioral psychology and behavior therapy. He is the former president of the School Division of the New York Psychological Association and is licensed as a clinical psychologist and certified as a school psychologist. Robert W. Motta