Child abuse and stress disorders

Explores the correlations between child abuse and stress disorders, and discusses the long-term effects of traumatic experiences on both children and adults.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Olive, M. Foster
Other Authors: Collins, Christine E. (Christine Elaine), Levitt, Pat
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Chelsea House, c2007.
Series:Psychological disorders (Chelsea House Publishers)
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword
  • 1. What is stress?
  • 2. Health effects of chronic stress
  • 3. Acute stress disorder
  • 4. Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • 5. Physical child abuse
  • 6. Mental child abuse and neglect
  • 7. Sexual child abuse
  • 8. Summary
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Further reading
  • Web sites
  • Index.