Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder

This Practice Parameter reviews the evidence from research and clinical experience and highlights significant advances in the assessment and treatment 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.

Publication

English

Judith A. Cohen
Oscar Bukstein
Heather Walter
R. Scott Benson
Allen Chrisman
Tiffany R. Farchione
John Hamilton
Helene Keable
Joan Kinlan
Ulrich Schoettle
Matthew Siegal
Saundra Stock
Jennifer Medicus

Cohen, J. A.  et al (2010). Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 49(4), 414-430