title: Posttraumatic stress disorder in victimization-related trauma.
abstract: Symptom manifestations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are explained in light of current research findings. Assessment methods for evaluating PTSD and trauma exposure are presented and implications for treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Trauma Recovery, University of Missouri-St. Louis.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Astin
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Layne
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Camilleri
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Foy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010553:Personality Development; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D014754:Violence