title: Evaluation of post-traumatic stress disorders.
abstract: This paper introduces important considerations in the evaluation of psychological reactions to traumatic events. Proper assessment should include consideration of psychometric, cultural, and ethical issues. Mental disorders frequently observed in the aftermath of trauma (acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder) and stress (adjustment disorders) are defined, and the reader is provided with information on both general and specific resources for their evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology and Anthropology, University of Texas, Pan American, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cardeña
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis*