Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-455) and indexes.
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Introduction to the second edition -- Prologue : the case of Mary J. -- I. Quantifying the problem. Overview of the volume -- The magnitude of the problem -- What proportion of MVA survivors develop PTSD? -- II. Psychological effects of MVAs. Albany MVA Project -- What are the psychosocial effects of MVAs on survivors? -- Determining who develops PTSD from MVAs -- What is the short-term natural history of MVA-related PTSD and what predicts remission? -- Delayed-onset PTSD -- The role of physical injury in the development and maintenance of PTSD among MVA survivors -- The role of litigation in the remission of MVA-related PTSD -- Acute stress disorder among MVA survivors -- Psychophysiological assessment with MVA survivors -- Can you detect malingered MVA-related PTSD? : the Albany MVA Project's answer -- III. Treatment for survivors. The treatment of MVA-related PTSD : a review of the early literature -- The treatment of MVA-related PTSD : a review of the recent controlled literature -- The early, uncontrolled Albany studies of the treatment of MVA survivors -- The Albany Treatment Study : a randomized, controlled comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy and SUPPORT in the treatment of chronic PTSD secondary to MVAs -- The treatment manual : an in-depth look at the Albany MVA Project's cognitive-behavioral therapy -- Supportive psychotherapy manual -- Closing remarks -- Appendix A: MVA interview -- Appendix B: Longitudinal course scoring form -- Appendix C: Transcript of the home practice relaxation tape -- Appendix D: Therapy activity checklist.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Since the first edition of After the Crash: Assessment and Treatment of Motor Vehicle Accident Survivors in 1997, there has been a monumental new wave of research in the assessment and treatment of MVA survivors. In this timely second edition, written in a clear and lucid style and illustrated by a wealth of charts, guides, case studies, and clinical advice, the authors report on new, international research and provide updates on their own long-standing research protocols within the groundbreaking Albany MVA Project. This volume will appeal to a broad audience of practitioners, researchers, and physicians; attorneys who handle MVA survivor cases; and those interested in public safety issues."--Jacket.