As evidence-based assessments and treatments for child trauma continue to expand and become increasingly available, pediatric medical providers benefit from additional knowledge for understanding how trauma may present in medical settings.
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The goal of the NCTSN Measures Review Database is to provide easy access to comprehensive clinical and research information to determine whether a measure is appropriate.
For specific inquiries or more information about the National Child Traumatic Stress Network contact info@nctsn.org.
The NCTSN TIOA is derived from the NCTSN definition of a Trauma-Informed Child and Family Service System, which is based on collaborative work from a diverse group of NCTSN members...
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) proposes to include a new grief disorder—Prolonged Grief Disorder—in its forthcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5-Text Revised (DSM-5-TR), which is scheduled for release in 2021.
The following resources on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) were developed by the NCTSN.
The development of secondary traumatic stress is recognized as a common occupational hazard for professionals working with traumatized children.
The following resources on Trafficking were developed by external partners and organizations.
September was first declared as National Preparedness Month in 2004. Since then, September has been a time to acknowledge the importance, and take steps to prepare for emergencies in our homes, businesses, schools, and communities.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) are promising practices for disaster behavioral health response and recovery.