Traumatic Stress

The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society

This academic volume examines the multifaceted impact of traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder on individuals and communities. Editors and contributors explore the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of trauma recovery and adaptation. The text reviews historical perspectives, neurobiological changes, memory processing, and the efficacy of various clinical interventions.

by Bessel van der Kolk

The Guilford Press · First published 1996 · 596 pages