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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, NY : Springer, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (x, 233 pages) : illustrations
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Crisis intervention (Mental health services) -- Case studies
Disaster victims -- Mental health
Disasters -- Risk assessment
Emergency medical services.
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Medical Services
emergency medical centers.
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.
Emergency medical services
Crisis intervention (Mental health services)
Disaster victims -- Mental health
Genre/Form Case studies
Case studies.
Études de cas.
Form Electronic book
Author Walker, Lenore E.
ISBN 9780387354651
0387354654
1281148571
9781281148575