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National Center for PTSD

Specific Audiences and Topics


PTSD in Children and Adolescents

An overview of the effects of trauma on children and adolescents

Child Sexual Abuse

Details the effects of sexual abuse on children, and adults exposed to sexual abuse as children

Children of Veterans and Adults with PTSD

Explains the common problems that children of veterans experience and provides recommendations for how to cope with these difficulties

PTSD and Community Violence

A summary of the research about the effects of community violence on rates of traumatic stress and PTSD

The Effects of Community Violence on Children and Adolescents

A summary of the specific effects of community violence on children and adolescents

PTSD and the Family

Gives information on the effects of PTSD on family members, and how to cope with the effects

PTSD and Relationships

Describes how trauma and PTSD can have significant effects on relationships with others

Domestic Violence

Explains what domestic violence is, its prevalence, the dynamics of an abusive relationship, and the effects and treatment

Partners of Veterans with PTSD: Caregiver Burden and Related Problems

Provides information about the common problems experienced in relationships in which one (or both) of the partners has PTSD--also provides recommendations for how one can cope with these difficulties

Acute Stress Disorder

Explains in some detail what ASD is, how common it is, who is at risk, how it differs from PTSD, and effective treatments

Complex PTSD

Describes the differences between reactions to acute trauma and reactions to prolonged, chronic trauma

Traumatic Stress and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Describes how motor vehicle accidents can create traumatic stress responses and PTSD

PTSD and Criminal Behavior

Describes links between PTSD and criminal behavior, especially for those in the legal profession

Forensic Validity of a PTSD Diagnosis

Explains the components of a PTSD diagnosis in relation to civil and criminal court cases

Discussing Trauma and PTSD with Your Doctor

A checklist to use to help discuss traumatic stress symptoms with primary care physicians

Trauma, PTSD, and the Primary Care Provider

What primary care providers should know about the effects of PTSD and trauma on mental and physical health

PTSD Information for Women's Medical Providers

A fact sheet for medical providers working with women who have a history of sexual trauma

Rape of Women in a War Zone

Summarizes the effects of war-related rape on women in a war zone, such as in Kosovo and Bosnia

Sexual Assault against Females

Defines sexual assault among females and gives an overview of its immediate and long-term effects

Men and Sexual Trauma

Defines sexual assault among males and gives an overview of its immediate and long-term effects

PTSD in Men and Women: Understanding Some of the Differences

An interview with Ann Rasmusson, M.D., who is Director of the Neuroendocrine Laboratoy within the Clinical Neursosciences Division in West Haven, CT.

PTSD in Journalists

Discusses traumatic events encountered by journalists and key studies pertaining to journalists and PTSD

Traumatic Stress and Peacekeepers

Information about the traumatic situations peacekeepers face, the prevalence of PTSD, and the risk and resiliency factors associated with peacekeeping missions

PTSD in Refugees

Discusses the traumatic events that refugees face, the difficulties of measuring PTSD in refugees, and the distinct challenges associated with assessing and treating refugees

PTSD Research at Fort Bragg: Prediction and Prevention

An interview with Charles A. (Andy) Morgan, III, M.D., about groundbreaking research with active-duty military personnel under stress

PTSD and the Brain: What's New in Basic Research

An interview with Ronald Duman, Ph.D., about the effects of stress on brain structure and chemistry

Frequently Asked Questions About PTSD Assessment

Answers to questions about the assessment of PTSD--with separate sections for the public and professionals