<p>For therapists, forensic clinicians & lawyers, the third edition reviews the 1994 DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for PTSD & the "Traumatic Principle," examines the latest treatment approaches, & evaluates PTSD in personal injury lawsuits & criminal cases. Suggestions for a comprehensive treatment program based on biological, behavioral, & psychosocial theory includes components of pharmacotherapy, cognitive,-behavioral  & psychosocial therapy. Whether the victim suffers from an accident, criminal (including sexual) assault, exposure to toxic substances, war, or natural & manmade disasters, quick intervention with a multidisciplinary treatment approach offers the best chanced for recovery. Dr. Scrignar, a forensic psychiatrist, educator, & author shares his experiences extending over 35 years of evaluating, treating & testifying as an expert witness with PTSD patients. Plaintiff & defense attorneys along with forensic clinicians will find chapters on legal issues & PTSD informative & pertinent: Forensic Evaluation, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury Litigation, Expert Witness, Plaintiff & PTSD, Defense & PTSD, & Criminal Issues. Dr. Scrignar draws on his experiences with cases from the perspective of both plaintiff & defense to show how the concept of PTSD can be creatively & responsibly applied to civil & criminal law.</p>

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Legal Issues

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Scrignar, Chester B.

Mental Health

Bruno Pr

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Diagnosis Treatment and Legal Issues

Scrignar, Chester B. (Author)

From Panic to Peace of Mind: Overcoming Panic and Agoraphobia

<p>Dr. Scrignar, author of STRESS STRATEGIES: TREATMENT OF THE ANXIETY DISORDERS & POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER: DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT & LEGAL ISSUES has drawn upon his 35 years of experience as a clinician & educator to present in clearly understandable language the diagnosis & treatment of Panic Disorder & Agoraphobia. A self-help book for sufferers of anxiety, the book introduces a comprehensive program based on medication, behavioral, & psychosocial interventions. A treatment plan for overcoming Panic & Agoraphobia involves a program of self-education, enhanced communication, appropriate medication, relaxation treatment, cognitive therapy, exposure treatment (systematic desensitization) with an emphasis on problem-solving, work problems, social & recreational activities, & proper nutrition & exercise. The final chapter analyzes those factors associated with success & presents 14 reasons for treatment failures. Also discussed in the book are Simple & Social Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, & Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Lucidly written with wonderful illustrations by Arthur Nead, FROM PANIC TO PEACE OF MIND offers therapeutic suggestions which can be utilized as part of a self-help program or in combination with a therapist.</p>

Scrignar, C.B.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Legal Issues

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