Trauma and Health

Trauma and Health
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Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages : 311
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ISBN-10 : 1591470668
ISBN-13 : 9781591470663
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Book Synopsis Trauma and Health by : Paula P. Schnurr

Download or read book Trauma and Health written by Paula P. Schnurr and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2004-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributions from 17 specialists based at hospitals and universities across the US summarize the findings on how extreme stressors such as war, sexual and other criminal victimization, natural and human-made disasters, and serious accidents affect physical health. The work outlines findings on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in relation to three domains: health status and disease, somatization, and utilization and costs. The contributors examine how trauma and PTSD can lead to poor physical health through correlates such as depression, hostility, and maladaptive coping and health behaviors. They also present findings on the biology of stress and implications for clinical and health policy.


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