“This book takes a very complex topic and does it justice, making things clear even for nonspecialist readers. Practitioners will find it filled with ideas for helping people vulnerable to increased illness and injury because of their backgrounds. A tremendously comprehensive and accessible overview of a topic of great interest and importance.”
—David Finkelhor, Ph.D., Director, Crimes Against Children Research Center, Family Research Laboratory, University of New Hampshire “
… for those professionals in the health and mental health fields, this will be an enormously helpful volume. … There is a lot here that will be new for many practitioners in the field.”
—Richard D. Krugman, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Dean, University of Colorado School of Medicine
“Mental health professionals generally agree that child maltreatment has a negative impact on the victim, both immediately and longer term. However, the relationship of child
maltreatment to medical symptomatology is not as well appreciated. Both mental health and medical professionals have much to learn from this book."
—William N. Friedrich, Ph.D., Professor and Consultant, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Medical School
The only professional reference that brings together child maltreatment and health psychology research to explain how childhood abuse affects survivors throughout their lives, and sets out specific guidelines for care:
- Explains why and how child abuse can lead to long-term, chronic health problems for survivors
- Helps practitioners treat this vulnerable population without causing retraumatization
- Details frequently encountered immune system, gastroenterological and gynecological problems among survivors—and examines the implications for clinical practice
- Sets out specific treatment guidelines for the three most common symptoms encountered in health care settings:
- Depression
- PTSD
- Chronic pain
An indispensable guide for medical, mental health and social service professionals.
Related Publications: Child Victimization; Sexual Assault Report; Domestic Violence Report; Crime Victims Report; Report on Emotional & Behavioral Disorders in Youth
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