Assessment and Treatment Planning for PTSD (PDF/EPUB Version)

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