Detection, Diagnosis and Intervention in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Dear Colleagues,

Post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with substantial levels of disability, reduced productivity, and high levels of suffering for the individual and their families. It has a lifetime prevalence of between 1.9% and 8.8%. Left untreated, it has a chronic course. Whilst much is known about general psychological and pharmacological treatment of PTSD, more research is needed on specific populations of individuals affected by trauma. This includes how best to reduce the risk of PTSD for individuals exposed to trauma, treating the PTSD of individuals in the military, and how to treat individuals who meet criteria for complex PTSD. Further, it is still not clear what the best format is for treatment delivery. Is psychological therapy best delivered weekly or more intensely, is it better in a group or individual or online format? Finally, few studies have examined which individuals might benefit from which treatment approach and the cost-effectiveness of PTSD treatments. 

The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight new advances regarding biological as well as psychological approaches to the early intervention and treatment of PTSD. Papers that involve methodologically sound research addressing any of the above issues are welcome.  

Dr. Christopher W. Lee
Guest Editor

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