Screening and diagnostic considerations in childhood post-traumatic stress disorder
Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common disorder across the lifespan. However, its presentation and symptom expression differs according to developmental stage. In this review, we focus on diagnostic aspects that are unique to children and adolescents and discuss some of the complexities involved in assessment and diagnosis. We briefly discuss the diagnostic criteria and changes that have been made in the DSM-5. We discuss clinical approaches used in diagnosis as well as current practice guidelines. We provide an overview of the diagnostic and screening instruments available to assess post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents. Furthermore, we discuss tools for evaluating other unique features such as dysregulation symptoms, coping strategies and resilience. Finally, we consider the practical applications of screening and diagnostic instruments and highlight future directions.
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Sexual abuse has been associated with externalizing symptoms (delinquent behavior and aggressiveness).
“sexual abuse has been associated with both externalizing symptoms (delinquent behavior and aggressiveness) and internalizing symptoms (depression, anxiety, isolation, attention diffi culties and somatic complaints; van den Heuvel & Seedat, 2013).”
From Psychological and Behavioral Indicators in the Forensic Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse (2018) · cites this paper as van den Heuvel & Seedat, 2013
Sexual abuse has been associated with internalizing symptoms (depression, anxiety, isolation, attention difficulties and somatic complaints).
“sexual abuse has been associated with both externalizing symptoms (delinquent behavior and aggressiveness) and internalizing symptoms (depression, anxiety, isolation, attention diffi culties and somatic complaints; van den Heuvel & Seedat, 2013).”
From Psychological and Behavioral Indicators in the Forensic Assessment of Child Sexual Abuse (2018) · cites this paper as van den Heuvel & Seedat, 2013
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- Authors
- van den Heuvel, L. L., & Seedat, S.
- ORCID
- Seedat, Soraya
- Venue
- Neuropsychiatry
- Publisher
- OMICS Publishing Group
- Published
- 2013-10
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 497-511
- ISSN
- 1758-2008 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2166677557
- Cited by
- 8
- References
- 112
- Citations by year
- 2023: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1
- FWCI
- 0.74
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Neuropsychiatry (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Keywords
- post-traumatic stress disorder, adolescents, screening tool, diagnostic criteria, DSM-5, coping strategies, resilience
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