Assessment
Below is a list of information currently available from the National Center
for PTSD about the assessment and diagnosis of PTSD and trauma-related disorders.
For more information, click on the related links and/or search the PILOTS database for a more complete
listing of articles available on this topic.
Assessment Intruments
Assessment
Provides clinicians and researchers with descriptive, reference, and contact
information about child and adult measures of trauma exposure and responses
Fact sheets
Frequently
Asked Questions About PTSD Assessment
Answers to questions about the assessment
of PTSD--with separate sections for the public and professionals
How
is PTSD Measured
Provides brief information about how
PTSD is assessed
Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder: An Overview
A revised version of
an overview of the subject from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
Phases of
Traumatic Stress Reactions in a Disaster
Describes the normal
phases of traumatic stress reactions in a disaster situation
Screening
for PTSD in a Primary Care Setting
A recommended 4-item screen for PTSD symptoms, to
be used in primary care settings
Videos
PTSD: Assessment of Traumatic Experience and Responses
Understanding
the C&P PTSD Examination Process
This video assists mental health professionals and claims raters to better
understand and improve the C&P PTSD examination process.
Published Information by National Center for PTSD staff
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Website Links
VA Health Services Research and Development: METRIC
METRIC is the Measurement Excellence and Training Resource Information Center, where you will find resources to help you with your measurement needs.
American Academy of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry
A summary of the practice parameters for the assessment of children and adolescents
with PTSD.
Psychological
Assessment Resources
For clinicians: a resource for ordering PTSD/trauma assessment measures.
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