The Impact of Early Life Trauma on Health and Disease: The Hidden Epidemic

by Ruth A. Lanius (Editor), Eric Vermetten (Editor), Clare Pain (Editor)

There is now ample evidence from the preclinical and clinical fields that early life trauma has both dramatic and long-lasting effects on neurobiological systems and functions that are involved in different forms of psychopathology as well as on health in general. To date, a comprehensive review of the recent research on the effects of early and later life trauma is lacking. This book fills an obvious gap in academic and clinical literature by providing reviews which summarize and synthesize these findings. Topics considered and discussed include the possible biological and neuropsychological effects of trauma at different epochs and their effect on health. This book will be essential reading for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, mental health professionals, social workers, pediatricians and specialists in child development.

Genres: Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work, Health

329 pages, Hardcover

First published January 7, 2010

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[CatherineAda Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cornucopia of experts in the field of trauma, with contributions from cutting edge researchers, scientists, and psychologists. A textbook for everyone interested in learning more about the impact of trauma.