Optimizing clinical thresholds for PTSD: Extending the DSM-5 preschool criteria to school-age children

Conclusions: The preschool criteria may be advantageous for screening for PTSD risk in school-age children. Further research is needed to optimize developmentally-appropriate PTSD criteria for school-age children.
Source: International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research