title: Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder.
abstract: This Practice Parameter reviews the evidence from research and clinical experience and highlights significant advances in the assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder since the previous Parameter was published in 1998. It highlights the importance of early identification of posttraumatic stress disorder, the importance of gathering information from parents and children, and the assessment and treatment of comorbid disorders. It presents evidence to support trauma-focused psychotherapy, medications, and a combination of interventions in a multimodal approach.
authors.forename: Judith A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: Oscar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bukstein
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Walter
authors.forename: Scott R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Benson
authors.forename: Allan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chrisman
authors.forename: Tiffany R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Farchione
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hamilton
authors.forename: Helene
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Keable
authors.forename: Joan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kinlan
authors.forename: Ulrich
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schoettle
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: Saundra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stock
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Medicus
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011613:Psychotherapy; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy