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The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for ‎moving forward – Brian P. Marx, PhD, Brittany Hall-Clark, PhD, Paul Holtzheimer, MD, Matthew J. Friedman, ‎MD, PhD, & Paula P. Schnurr, PhD

Since its introduction into the diagnostic nomenclature, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Criterion A, known as the stressor criterion and referred to as simply ‘Criterion A,’ has been one of the most controversial aspects of the PTSD diagnosis. More...

Conceptualizing Exposure to Cisheterosexism in Early Life: The Case for Sexual ‎and Gender Minority Adverse Childhood Experiences – Donovan Edward, MS, Selime Salim, PhD, Ruby Charak, PhD & Phillip W. Schnarrs, PhD

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people experience higher levels of adverse experiences within their families and during childhood compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers (Austin, Herrick, & Proescholdbell, 2015; 2016). More recent research highlights...

Public Information and Education Committee Spotlight – Sonya Norman, PhD, Public Information and Education (PIE) Committee Chair, Melissa Zielinski, PhD, PIE ‎Production Subcommittee Chair, Jen Wachen, PhD, PIE Review Subcommittee Chair & Tanya C. Saraiya, PhD, ‎Conversation and Consultation Chair ‎

The PIE Committee regularly releases new informational and educational products for our ISTSS members and the broader public.  Friday Fast Facts are a deep dive into a topic with informational webpages, videos, and infographics. Webinars and podcasts have our...

President’s Message – Angela Nickerson, PhD

It is my great honour to serve as President of ISTSS from 2023-2024. In stepping into this role, I would first like to recognize the achievements of our Immediate Past President, Marit Sijbrandij, who led our society during challenging times over the past year. In...