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Author Dorfman, William I.

Title First responder's guide to abnormal psychology : applications for police, firefighters, and rescue personnel / William I. Dorfman and Lenore E.A. Walker.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Springer, [2007]
©2007

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Description 1 online resource (x, 233 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction -- The role and importance of first responders to dealing with psychologically disordered individuals -- Normal vs. abnormal behavior: a continuum -- Key mental health issues in the criminal justice and emergency medical systems -- Disorders of the brain and central nervous system -- The psychotic disorders -- The mood disorders -- The anxiety, somatoform and dissociative disorders -- The personality disorders -- The substance use disorders -- Crisis, terrorism and trauma-based disorders -- Therapeutic justice -- Mental disorders in youth -- Index.
Summary Provides readers critical insights into the human impact of extreme trauma, and various levels of mental impairment suffered by both victims and survivors. This work is suitable for professionals in the emergency, security, and rescue services, as well as for those training to enter these demanding careers.
Note Print version record.
GMD: electronic resource.
Subject Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Crisis intervention (Mental health services) -- Case studies.
Disaster victims -- Mental health.
Disasters -- Risk assessment.
Crisis Intervention.
Emergency Medical Services.
Mental Disorders -- prevention & control.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Health.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
MEDICAL -- Mental Health.
Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Disaster victims -- Mental health.
Disasters -- Risk assessment.
Crisis Intervention.
Emergency medical services.
Mental Disorders -- prevention & control.
Intervention en situation de crise (Psychiatrie)
Victimes de catastrophes -- Santé mentale.
Catastrophes -- Évaluation du risque.
Electronic books.
Added Author Walker, Lenore E.
Other Form: Print version: Dorfman, William I. First responder's guide to abnormal psychology. New York, NY : Springer, ©2007 9780387351391 0387351396 (DLC) 2006929449 (OCoLC)74650563
ISBN 9780387354651
0387354654
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