Publisher's Synopsis
Evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating PTSD in an array of specific populations and settings
This timely, practical guide for busy professionals:
- Covers strategies for those working in specialized practice settings, such as primary care facilities, prisons, and hospitals for the severely mentally ill
- Offers guidelines for conducting forensic evaluations
- Provides information on malingering assessment
- Explores new frontiers in PTSD assessment, including neuroimaging and genetic testing
- Offers practical guidance on the assessment of most recognized comorbid conditions
- Discusses the roles of ethnicity, race, and culture in assessing and treating PTSD
- Offers assessment strategies for specific populations, including veterans, children, and the severely impaired
