Gives readers critical insights into the human impact of extreme trauma, and the various levels of mental impairment suffered by both victims and survivors. This book covers comprehensive review of the major forms of mental illness and how to recognize them; and fresh theories of stress, trauma, resilience, and coping.
Forensic psychology has grown rapidly. This book provides an overview of the applications of psychology to the law. Incorporating the contributions of social and clinical psychology, it presents the material with an objective view towards the scope of the subject matter.