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A Spirited Conversation About PTSD and Developmental Trauma Disorder: The Pros and Cons [1]

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Resource Description

Presents trauma experts debating and exploring the pros and cons of adopting a formal Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) diagnosis. Polyvictimized youth develop a broad spectrum of psychopathologies, with a number of complex comorbidities which can present unique diagnostic and treatment challenges. The importance and relevance of including both DTD and PTSD diagnoses into existing diagnostic systems, along with key considerations, will be discussed.

Resource Type: 
Type: Webinar
Trauma Type: 
Complex Trauma
Language: 
English
Audience: 
Mental Health Professionals
Published in 2018

Source URL:https://nctsn.org/resources/a-spirited-conversation-about-ptsd-and-developmental-trauma-disorder-the-pros-and-cons

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[1] https://nctsn.org/resources/a-spirited-conversation-about-ptsd-and-developmental-trauma-disorder-the-pros-and-cons