Background: Several studies have demonstrated that South African children and adolescents are
exposed to high levels of violent trauma with a sign...ificant proportion developing PTSD, however,
limited resources make it difficult to accurately identify traumatized children.
Conclusions: Our results indicate that trauma exposure and PTSD are prevalent in South African
youth and if appropriate cut-offs are used, self-report scales may be useful screening tools for
PTSD.
Annals of General Psychiatry 2005, 4:2doi:10.1186/1744-859X-4-2
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This Practice Parameter reviews the evidence from research and clinical experience and highlights significant advances in the assessment and treatm...ent of posttraumatic stress disorder since the previous Parameter was published in 1998. It highlights the importance of early identification of posttraumatic stress disorder, the importance of gathering information from parents and children, and the assessment and treatment of comorbid disorders. It presents evidence to support trauma-focused psychotherapy, medications, and a combination of interventions in a multimodal approach.
Journal of the American Academy of Children & Adolescents Psychiatry, Vol. 49 No. 4 APRIL 2010 pp.414-430
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Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry60:5 (2019), pp 500–515
Psychiatry and Pediatrics
Chapter I.4
Background. Children and adolescents can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after exposure to a range of traumatic events, including domestic, political or community violence, violent cri...me, physical and sexual abuse, hijacking, witnessing a violent crime and motor vehicle accidents. This is particularly critical given the substantial challenge that PTSD poses to the healthy physical, cognitive and emotional development of children and adolescents.
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Anxiety disorders
Chapter F.1
2018 edition
NSW Disaster Mental Health Handbook 4
The Disaster Mental Health Manual and associated handbooks are intended as a resource for mental health staff who are seeking background information and practi...cal guidance and resources to assist in a disaster mental health response.
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1-13 December 2018 | Geneva, Switzerland UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Issue date: 23 November 2018
UNAIDS/PCB (43)/18.32
Troubles anxieux
Chapitre F.1
Edition en français Traduction : Jean-Philippe Raynaud Avec le soutien de la SFPEADA
Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2017 Jun; 19(2): 93–107.