Assessment and Treatment Planning for PTSD

Evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating PTSD in an array of specific populations and settings This timely, practical guide for busy professionals: * Covers strategies for those working in specialized practice settings, such as primary care facilities, prisons, and hospitals for the severely mentally ill * Offers guidelines for conducting forensic evaluations * Provides information on malingering assessment * Explores new frontiers in PTSD assessment, including neuroimaging and genetic testing * Offers practical guidance on the assessment of most recognized comorbid conditions * Discusses the roles of ethnicity, race, and culture in assessing and treating PTSD * Offers assessment strategies for specific populations, including veterans, children, and the severely impaired