Friedman, executive director of the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and professor at Dartmouth Medical School, presents a concise overview of diagnostic methods and treatment options for those suffering from posttraumatic and acute stress disorders. Definitions of terms are provided throughout and each chapter ends with a list of key concepts, making the text most appropriate for students or as a quick resource for medical professionals. This fifth edition incorporates the most recent research on the effectiveness of psychological and pharmacological treatments and includes case studies of veterans deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)