Understanding and predicting psychopathology in young people exposed to trauma

Traumas present substantial challenges in clinical practice and public health, such as the assessment and treatment of psychopathology in trauma-exposed individuals and planning of service provision. To improve assessment and treatment in trauma-exposed young people, it is important to provide a clear understanding of the epidemiology and structure of psychopathology in this population and to improve individualized risk prediction.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Symposium 6 Source Type: research