Forensic implications of changes in DSM-5 criteria for responses to trauma and stress.

摘要: DSM-5 significantly changed the diagnostic criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) relative to DSM-IV/DSM-IV-TR. These changes do not alter its basic approach diagnosing mental disorders, which treats each disorder as a separate category. This article analyzes strengths and weaknesses of categorical approach, reviews empirical evidence regarding impact within it on ease or difficulty receiving PTSD diagnosis. It especially newly included symptoms that are meant identify cases in trauma exposure was associated with more serious cases, known Complex (C-PTSD). proposes some effects could have psychological injury claims. Many support plaintiffs' claims while others defense Some either. Overall, diagnosis is responsive individual differences symptom presentations appears able diagnose C-PTSD cases. The thesis throughout accuracy be improved further, by complementing current exclusive reliance behavioral characteristic victims general assessment meaning victims. principles guide interpretation individualized victims' symptoms, help make reasoning behind interpretations explicit.