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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
Published New York, N.Y. ; [London] : Springer, 2007

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 MELB  362.204251 Dor/Frg  AVAILABLE
Description x, 233 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary During emergency situations, first responders make split-second judgments: evaluating risks, identifying dangerous conditions, and attending to those distressed and disturbed by their ordeal. This book gives readers insights into the human impact of extrem
e trauma, and the various levels of mental impairment of victims and survivors
Analysis Psychiatry/mental illness
Occupational psychology
Emergency services
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Crisis intervention (Mental health services) -- Case studies.
Disaster victims -- Mental health.
Disasters -- Risk assessment.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Author Walker, Lenore E.
ISBN 9780387351391 paperback
0387351396 paperback
9780387354651 ebook
0387354654 ebook