Evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorders

This paper introduces important considerations in the evaluation of psychological reactions to traumatic events. Proper assessment should include consideration of psychometric, cultural, and ethical issues. Mental disorders frequently observed in the aftermath of trauma (acute stress disorder and po...

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Published in:Military medicine 2001-12, Vol.166 (12), p.53-54
Main Author: CARDENA, Etzel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Drug use
Ethics
Humans
Investigations
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Miscellaneous. Technology
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Post traumatic stress disorder
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:This paper introduces important considerations in the evaluation of psychological reactions to traumatic events. Proper assessment should include consideration of psychometric, cultural, and ethical issues. Mental disorders frequently observed in the aftermath of trauma (acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder) and stress (adjustment disorders) are defined, and the reader is provided with information on both general and specific resources for their evaluation.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X