Posttraumatic Stress in Physical Illness: Understanding and Overcoming

Posttraumatic Stress in Physical Illness, authored by Man Cheung Chung, delves into the development of posttraumatic stress reactions and other psychological symptoms in individuals suffering from physical illnesses. This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of illnesses, including myocardial infarction, cancer, HIV, vascular and neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and autoimmune diseases.

Factors Affecting Stress Reactions

The book meticulously analyzes various factors that contribute to the severity, likelihood of distress, or PTSD symptoms associated with these illnesses. These factors include demographic and disease-related characteristics, previous trauma or PTSD due to previous trauma, subjective experience of the illness, personality traits, and coping strategies of the individual.

Impact on Family Members

It is not just the patients who experience these symptoms, but also their family members or loved ones. Understanding the symptoms or pathological features and exploring the development of posttraumatic growth in both patients and relatives play major roles in this book.

Psychological Interventions

As psychopathological and positive psychological responses to adversity can influence the formulation of psychological interventions, Posttraumatic Stress in Physical Illness provides essential guidance for those involved with the treatment and wellbeing of patients.

Key Details

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Publication Date: December 9, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9780198727323, 9780191040771