The field of traumatology has grown exponentially over the past 25 years and has witnessed the proliferation of a broad range of research concerning the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and other forms of psychological injury following trauma. With the prevalence of worldwide traumatic events, such as the tsunami in Asia in 2004; ongoing terrorism in Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan and other countries; and the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, there is a need for global standardization in methods, procedures, and techniques of the scientific assessment of PTSD and psychological injuries. The Cross-Cultural Assessment of Psychological Trauma and PTSD is a helpful reference given the increasing importance of globalization and multi-cultural research efforts pertaining to trauma, PTSD, dissociative disorders, psychiatric disorders, and truma's effects on children and families.

This work is a vital set of insights and guidelines that will contribute to more aware and meaningful practice for mental health professionals. Focusing equally on theoretical concepts, culturally valid assessment methods, and cultural adaptation in trauma and resilience, an array of experts present the cutting edge of research and strategies. Extended case studies illustrate an informative range of symptom profiles, comorbid conditions, and coping skills, as well as secondary traumas that can occur in asylum seekers.