Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Global Perspectives from the Who World Mental Health Surveys

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic, under-detected and under-treated psychiatric consequence of trauma that is often linked to new-onset medical and psychological conditions, impaired quality of life and long-term disability across the globe. This book is the first systematic analysis of the rates, risk factors, consequences and global burden of trauma and PTSD across a variety of wealthy and underdeveloped settings. An analysis of a global survey conducted by the World Health Organization and featuring findings from over 70,000 participants around the world, this text demonstrates a unique perspective on the prevalence of exposure to trauma and PTSD and the impact it has on population health. The findings inside this text underscore the urgent need for policymakers and healthcare providers to prioritize interventions aimed at reducing the burden of trauma, PTSD and its consequences.

Author: Evelyn J. Bromet
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/09/2018
Pages: 354
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.08lbs
Size: 9.96h x 7.63w x 0.86d
ISBN: 9781107059696

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2019

About the Author
Bromet, Evelyn J.: - Evelyn J. Bromet is Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at State University of New York, Stony Brook.Karam, Elie G.: - Elie G. Karam is Professor of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology at Balamand University, St Georges University Medical Center, IDRAAC, Lebanon.Koenen, Karestan C.: - Karestan C. Koenen is Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard University.
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