Disasters and Mental Health by Juan José López-Ibor Jr., George Christodoulou, Mario Maj,

By Juan José López-Ibor Jr., George Christodoulou, Mario Maj, Norman Sartorius, Ahmed Okasha

This identify presents a complete evaluate of scientific, epidemiological, psychobiological, psychosocial and repair association elements of catastrophe psychiatry.  It takes a pragmatic process and features a sequence of news on major reviews made during this box in a number of areas of the world. 

  • An impartial and trustworthy reference element, counseled by means of the WPA
  • contains contributions from across the world acclaimed specialists>

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By Juan José López-Ibor Jr., George Christodoulou, Mario Maj, Norman Sartorius, Ahmed Okasha

This identify presents a complete evaluate of scientific, epidemiological, psychobiological, psychosocial and repair association elements of catastrophe psychiatry.  It takes a pragmatic process and features a sequence of news on major reviews made during this box in a number of areas of the world. 

  • An impartial and trustworthy reference element, counseled by means of the WPA
  • contains contributions from across the world acclaimed specialists>

Show description

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