Interventions Following Mass Violence and Disasters

Interventions Following Mass Violence and Disasters
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 450
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ISBN-10 : 9781462524808
ISBN-13 : 146252480X
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Book Synopsis Interventions Following Mass Violence and Disasters by : Elspeth Cameron Ritchie

Download or read book Interventions Following Mass Violence and Disasters written by Elspeth Cameron Ritchie and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-06-19 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in the best science available, this essential volume presents practical guidelines for effective clinical intervention in the immediate, intermediate, and long-term aftermath of large-scale traumatic events. Vital lessons learned from a variety of mass traumas and natural disasters are incorporated into the book's thorough review of strategies for helping specific victim and survivor populations. The editors and authors include over 40 leading experts in disaster mental health. Of crucial importance, they clearly summarize the empirical evidence supporting each intervention and provide other guidance based on experience and consensus recommendations.


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