Textbook of disaster psychiatry / edited by Robert J. Ursano ... [et al.].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. Introduction<BR>1. Individual and community responses to disasters / Robert J. Ursano, Carol S. Fullerton, Lars Weisaeth and Beverley Raphael<P> Pt. II. Foundations of Disaster Psychiatry<BR> 2. Epidemiology of disaster mental health / Carol S. North<BR> 3. Children and disasters: public mental health approaches / Robert Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg and Melissa J. Brymer<BR> 4. Disaster ecology: implications for disaster psychiatry / James Shultz, Zelda Espinel, Sandro Galea and Dori B Reissman<BR> 5. Neurobiology of disaster exposure: fear, anxiety, trauma and resilience / Rebecca P. Smith, Craig L. Katz, Dennis S. Charney and Steven Southwick<P> Pt. III. Clinical Care and Interventions<BR>6. Early intervention for trauma-related problems following mass trauma / Patricia J. Watson<BR> 7. Acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder in the disaster environment / David M. Benedek<BR> 8. Assessment and management of medical-surgical disaster casualties / James R. Rundell<BR> 9. Interventions for acutely injured survivors of individual and mass trauma / Douglas Zatzick<BR> 10. Non governmental organizations and the role of the mental health professional / Joop de Jong<P> Pt. IV. Special Topics<BR>11. Traumatic death in terrorism and disasters / Robert J. Ursano, James McCarroll and Carol S. Fullerton<BR> 12. Weapons of mass destruction and pandemics: global disasters with mass destruction and mass disruption / Robert J. Ursano, Carol S. Fullerton, Ann E. Norwood and Harry Holloway<BR> 13. Workplace disaster preparedness and response / Nancy T. Vineburgh, Robert Gifford, Robert J. Ursano, Carol S. Fullerton and David M. Benedek<BR> 14. Health care systems planning / Brian Flynn<P> Pt. V. Public health and disaster psychiatry<BR>15. Public health and disaster mental health: preparing, responding, and recovering / Robert J. Ursano, Carol S. Fullerton, Lars Weisaeth and Beverley Raphael.

"This is the first textbook to focus specifically on disaster psychiatry. It brings together international experts to provide a comprehensive review of the psychological, biological and social responses to disaster, describing evidence-based clinical and service-led interventions to meet mental health needs and foster resilience and recovery. Chapters address the epidemiology of disaster response, the neurobiology of disaster exposure, socio-cultural issues, early intervention and consultation-liaison care, the role of non-governmental organizations, workplace policies, and implications for public health planning at the level of the individual and the community. This book is essential reading for all those involved in preparing for traumatic events and their clinical and social outcomes." -- BOOK JACKET.