Psychological Effects Of Terrorist Disasters

Description: Appropriate treatment immediately after a terrorist catastrophe can diminish harmful psychological effects, enhance an individual's quality of life, decrease psychosomatic illnesses and the exacerbation of chronic medical conditions, increase the effective utilization of medical facilities, and decrease medical expenses. In this book, internationally renowned authorities provide practical expert suggestions and helpful examples to illustrate the interventions and provide a quick reference for professionals facing the aftermath of prospective terrorist disasters. 'Psychological Effects of Terrorist Disasters' is divided into four sections. The first section provides an overview of the book; the second discusses the foundations and broad issues which potentially affect the outcome of group treatment; the third section presents group models which address the particular needs of children, adolescents, parents, emergency service personnel, and mental health practitioners; and the fourth part considers future directions of treatment. 'Psychological Effects of Terrorist Disasters' is a timely, comprehensive reference for social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, health professionals, mental health professionals, educators, and students. All royalties from this book will be donated to either an organization attending to those who continue to be affected by the events of September 11th or to an organization conducting research with respect to the psychological effects of terrorist events. Table of Contents: About the Editors Contributors Preface Acknowledgments PART I: OVERVIEW Chapter 1. Trauma, Terror, and Fear: Mental Health Professionals Respond to the Impact of 9/11 An Overview (Terence M. Keane and Linda A. Piwowarczyk) Conceptual Models Levels of Intervention Controversies On-Site Roles for Mental Health Providers Clinician Self-Care Chapter Content Summary PART II: FOUNDATIONS Chapter 2. Images of Trauma: The Aftermath of Terrorism and Disasters (Henry I. Spitz and Rebecca E. Spitz) Introduction Case Illustrations Summary Chapter 3. Mental Health Issues and Implications of Living Under Ongoing Terrorist Threats (Sara A. Freedman and Rivka Tuval-Mashiach) Introduction Historical Perspective Ongoing Terrorist Threats: What Is the Difference Ongoing Terrorist Threats: Current Research on the Israeli Experience Mental Health Issues Treatment Implications Treatment During Ongoing Terrorist Threats Conclusions Chapter 4. Neurobiology of Trauma (Craig L. Katz and Rachel Yehuda) Introduction Impact of the Traumatic Event on Mind and Brain Role of the Mental Health Professional During the Recoil Phase A Neuroendocrine Perspective on the Posttraumatic Period A Neuroanatomical Perspective on the Posttraumatic Period Conclusion Chapter 5. Children and Families: A New Framework for Preparedness and Response to Danger, Terrorism, and Trauma (Robert S. Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg, Merritt D. Schreiber, and Melissa J. Brymer) Introduction The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Selected Literature Review on Children and Terrorism Unique Challenges Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction The Ecology of Terrorism and Danger The Ecology of Response Public Mental Health Strategies Research Issues for Children and Families in the Aftermath of Weapons of Mass Destruction Ethical Issues in Mental Health Research After Terrorism Chapter 6. Traumatic Reactions to Terrorism: The Individual and Collective Experience (K. Chase Stovall-McClough and Marylene Cloitre) Introduction Trauma and Attachment Theory The Nature and Impact of Traumatic Events Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Terrorism and Mental Health: Research Findings Traumatic Reactions to Terrorism: Special Considerations Conclusions and Implications for Recovery Chapter 7. Clinical Issues in the Psychopharmacology of PTSD (Steven B. Rudin, Serena Y. Volpp, and Randall D. Marshall) Introduction Rationale for Pharmacotherapy Clinical Issues Related to Pharmacotherapy of PTSD Overview of the Literature on Pharmacotherapy Classes of Medication: Antidepressants Classes of Medication: Sedatives/Hypnotics Classes of Medication: Mood Stabilizers Classes of Medication: Antipsychotics Classes of Medication: Autonomic Nervous System Modulators Alternative Medications Summary Appendix: Index of Medications Chapter 8. Respecting Cultural, Religious, and Ethnic Differences in the Prevention and Treatment of Psychological Sequelae (Yael Danieli and Kathleen Nader) Introduction Learning About a Culture Identifying the Components of Culture Cultural Issues and Reactions to Trauma and Treatment Conclusions Chapter 9. Contextual Influences on Posttraumatic Adjustment: Retraumatization and the Roles of Revictimization, Posttraumatic Adversities, and Distressing Reminders (Christop