Abstract
This article reviews the current classification of posttraumatic stress disorder and its limitations when applied to youth. Distinctions are made between single-event and multiple-event traumas. Diagnosis, neurobiology, treatment development, and treatment outcomes are presented. A summary of current empirical interventions is provided. The authors present implications for future research and for clinical practice.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Amygdala / pathology
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Brain Diseases / pathology
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Checklist
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Child
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods
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Developmental Disabilities / pathology
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Developmental Disabilities / psychology*
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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Hippocampus / pathology
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / physiology
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Neuroimaging / methods
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Organ Size
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Prefrontal Cortex / pathology
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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
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Self Report
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / classification*
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy
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Surveys and Questionnaires