Posttraumatic and Acute Stress Disorder, Fifth Edition is a concise, up-to-date presentation of the latest scientific information and clinical challenges regarding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as acute reactions to stressful events. Written for non-PTSD specialists including practitioners in general psychiatry, primary care practitioners and graduate students, Post Traumatic & Acute Stress Disorder, Fifth Edition explicitly addresses diagnostic, including differential diagnostic, and assessment issues.

This newest edition now includes current examples of PTSD in military personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Chapter 2 Recognizing, Diagnosing and Assessing PTSD
Chapter 3 Global Treatment Issues for PTSD
Chapter 4 Psychological Treatments for PTSD
Chapter 5 Pharmacological Treatments for PTSD
Chapter 6 Strategies for Acute Stress Reactions and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)