Abstract
In this introductory article to the special series of articles written to initiate the new journal, Psychological Injury and Law, I provide the background and impetus for this fast-growing area as a distinct field of scientific study. Professionals working in the area need to be aware of its diverse components, from evidence law and forensic psychology to disability and assessment, to its three core areas of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and other distress, chronic pain, and traumatic brain injury, as well as issues such as malingering. I provide summaries of the articles in this special series that appear in this inaugural issue. The remaining articles of the special series of articles to introduce the journal are presented in the next two issues.
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Many thanks to Steven Taylor, Gordon Asmundson, and Izabela Schultz for their helpful comments on the text, and to Jessica Chan for typing the references. The author’s work has been supported by course leaves granted by both Glendon College and York University and editorial grants from Springer Science + Business Media.
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In terms of possible conflicts of interest, the author has obtained most of his attorney referrals and psycholegal referrals from plaintiff rather than defense attorneys and assessment companies.
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Young, G. Psychological Injury and Law: Introduction to the First Issue. Psychol. Inj. and Law 1, 7–10 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12207-008-9004-5
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