Neurobiology of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Neurobiology of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
ISBN-10
1616688513
ISBN-13
9781616688516
Category
Psychology
Pages
376
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Nova Science Pub Incorporated
Authors
Leo Sher, Alexander Vilens

Description

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common and severe psychiatric disorder precipitated by exposure to a psychologically distressing event. PTSD is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and is characterized by the presence of three distinct, but co-occurring, symptom clusters. Research evidence suggests that PTSD has a neurobiological basis. Current research on the neurobiology of PTSD include the utilisation of functional brain imaging; molecular genetic research; the incorporation of cross-system research including neuroendocrine, neurochemical, and neuroimmunological systems. This book examines the neurobiological basis of PTSD and the future research goals in regards to these findings.

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