• ISBN13: 9780367330880
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Education & Psychology
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Routledge
• Publication Date: December 8, 2025
• Pages: 160
• Original Price: GBP 34.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 260 grams

Traumatic Stress provides a well-written and accessible overview of traumatic stress studies.
With its pioneering lead author, this book reviews the full range of clinical disorders that may result from extreme stress, with particular emphasis on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It synthesizes the current literature on traumatic stress, including psychological theories of stress and trauma; the biology of stress and trauma reactions; and the factors prior to, during, and after traumatic events that place people at particular risk for the development of psychological problems. It also covers the use of medication and a range of psychological treatments. Completely revamped with new case studies and research, the book gives important updates on biological research and therapy, as well as changes in diagnostic classifications.

The new edition will continue to be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as busy professionals working in this field who want a concise update on disorders related to traumatic stress.

Patricia A. Resick, PhD, ABPP, is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical School, has researched trauma for 50 years, and has received research and mentoring awards and lifetime achievement awards from the American Psychological Association (Trauma Division 56), International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Stefanie T. LoSavio, PhD, ABPP, serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Director of Research and Innovation at the STRONG STAR Training Initiative. Her research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness and reach of evidence-based treatments for PTSD.