29 Questions
Which two diagnoses have been recently introduced in diagnostic manuals?
PTSD in Young Children (PTSDYC)
According to the DSM-5, what is the key feature of trauma?
Perception of threat to physical integrity or life
What percentage of young people have experienced trauma by age 18, according to a UK epidemiological study?
31%
What is the definition of trauma?
Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence
When do most reactions to a traumatic event subside?
Within one month
What is a characteristic of PTSD according to the DSM-5?
Avoidance of trauma-related thoughts or feelings
What are some risk factors for developing PTSD?
Experiencing direct interpersonal assault or threat
According to the text, which of the following is a key factor in the development of PTSD?
Cognitive factors
What is the main focus of trauma-focused CBT?
Improving processing and making meaning in association with the trauma
Which of the following is NOT recommended as a frontline treatment for children with PTSD?
Medication
What is the nature of the trauma memory according to Ehlers and Clark's model?
Disjointed and fragmented
According to the text, what is the relationship between PTSD and other conditions?
PTSD increases the risk of other conditions above and beyond the effects of having a trauma.
According to the text, what is the term used to describe the long-term impact of abusive or neglectful experiences on children's brain development?
Latent vulnerability
According to the text, what are the three different brain systems that can be affected by traumatic experiences in childhood?
Reward, memory, and threat systems
According to the text, what is the term used to describe the increased prominence of negative memories and decreased detail in everyday memories following trauma?
Salience
Which of the following is a symptom of PTSD in young children according to the DSM-5?
Avoidance of trauma-related thoughts or feelings and external reminders of the event
What is the main focus of the CBT-3M treatment for young children with PTSD?
All of the above
Why is trauma-focused exposure work important in treating PTSD?
All of the above
Is complex PTSD more common in young children following a single traumatic event?
No
According to the text, which therapy is suggested as a second line treatment for PTSD in children who do not respond to CBT?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
What is one of the main considerations for supporting trauma exposed children, as mentioned in the text?
Listening and talking about the trauma
According to the text, why is PTSD poorly identified in young children?
Early focus on war induced PTSD which is adult focused
What is one of the adaptations made to the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD in children 6 years and younger?
Less emphasis on avoidance
Which of the following is a key point about childhood trauma and PTSD?
Childhood trauma exposure is common, childhood PTSD is not.
What is the recommended treatment for both PTSD and Complex PTS in children?
Trauma-focused CBT
What is the perception of threat in relation to trauma?
Perceived threat is what makes the effect traumatic for the child.
What might get in the way of completing exposure-based treatment with children?
Lack of trust and rapport
What clinician-based factors might influence treatment delivery?
Concern about doing harm
What is a key task for clinicians in relation to PTSD in children?
Fitting the theory of what is causing someone's difficulties to their experience
Test your knowledge on DSM-5 PTSD in Young Children (≦6yo) subtype (PTSDYC) and improve your understanding of re-experiencing, avoidance, negative self-concept, and arousal symptoms. Assess your understanding of emotional distress, physical reactivity, and avoidance of trauma-related thoughts and reminders.
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