Treating PTSD in First Responders: A Guide for Serving Those Who Serve

Author:   Richard A. Bryant
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
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9781433835599


Pages:   247
Publication Date:   27 July 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Richard A. Bryant
Publisher:   American Psychological Association
Imprint:   American Psychological Association
Weight:   0.350kg
ISBN:  

9781433835599


ISBN 10:   1433835592
Pages:   247
Publication Date:   27 July 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Acknowledgments Introduction: An Outline of Treating PTSD in First Responders 1. A Review of Current Knowledge of PTSD 2. What Do We Know About PTSD in First Responders? 3. Models of PTSD 4. Moral Injury in First Responders 5. Assessing PTSD in First Responders 6. Review of Treatments for PTSD 7. The Potential for Psychological Debriefing as a Preventative Intervention 8. Strategies for Treating PTSD in First Responders 9. Challenges in Treating First Responders 10. Addressing Organizational Stressors During Therapy 11. Forensic Issues 12. Concluding Comments and Future Directions: Treating PTSD in First Responders References Index About the Author

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Dr. Bryant, a leader in the field of trauma disorders, takes us on a journey through the science and his caring, detailed, and helpful understanding and approach to treatment of PTSD in first responders. Those who work with first responders will find this the go-to text for informing and updating treatments. -- Robert J. Ursano, MD, Senior Editor, Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry, and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Dr. Richard Bryant is a rock star of PTSD, and now he has turned his attention to treating first responders. This book could not be more timely, comprehensive, or useful. I highly recommend it. -- Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Professor in Psychiatry, Director of the Veterans Program and Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Paul A. Janssen Chair in Neuropsychopharmacology, and Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States It’s all here, every fact or snippet of trauma-related information which is relevant to the emergency services. Anyone who has an interest in emergency responder mental health will be reassured having this book close to hand. -- Professor Neil Greenberg, MD, FRCPsych, Professor of Defence Mental Health, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom


Dr. Bryant, a leader in the field of trauma disorders, takes us on a journey through the science and his caring, detailed, and helpful understanding and approach to treatment of PTSD in first responders. Those who work with first responders will find this the go-to text for informing and updating treatments.--Robert J. Ursano, MD, Senior Editor, Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry, and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Dr. Richard Bryant is a rock star of PTSD, and now he has turned his attention to treating first responders. This book could not be more timely, comprehensive, or useful. I highly recommend it.--Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Professor in Psychiatry, Director of the Veterans Program and Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Paul A. Janssen Chair in Neuropsychopharmacology, and Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States It's all here, every fact or snippet of trauma-related information which is relevant to the emergency services. Anyone who has an interest in emergency responder mental health will be reassured having this book close to hand.--Professor Neil Greenberg, MD, FRCPsych, Professor of Defence Mental Health, King's College London, London, United Kingdom


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Richard A. Bryant, PhD, is a Scientia Professor of Psychology at UNSW Sydney. Professor Bryant has researched posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for over 30 years; his work has identified key genetic, neural, and psychological factors underpinning PTSD, and he has developed the world’s leading screening tools for early identification of PTSD as well as the most commonly used early intervention protocols. Professor Bryant has published widely and served on DSM–5 and ICD-11 committees to define PTSD diagnoses. In 2016 he received the Companion of the Order of Australia, Australia’s highest honor. He consults with international agencies on management of psychological responses to trauma and adversity.

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