The CTS is a 10-item screening measure of trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms consistent with DSM-5 criteria for children age 6-17 (age 3-6 version is in development).
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NCTSN position statements are developed collaboratively by members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in response to important issues in the field.
The following resources on Complex Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Military and Veteran Families were developed by the NCTSN.
July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008.
Knowing what to do right before and during a hurricane can help families feel more in control and take steps to increase their safety.
Tornadoes are unusual storms, as their path is often erratic. In the same neighborhood, some houses may be completely damaged while others will not have been impacted.
The PT-SIC is a self-report measure of PTSD symptoms for children aged 4-8. It assesses the DSM-IV criteria for the diagnosis of PTSD. The language is simple, to allow young children to respond to the questions in an interview format.
The following resources on Homeless Youth were developed by the NCTSN.