Expert Presentations and Supporting Materials
🎓 Expert Presentations & Supporting Materials
Toward Informing a Developmentally Sensitive DSM-5: Empirical Validations of the Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD and ASD Among Preschool, School-Age, and Adolescent Samples
This presentation explores the need for developmentally appropriate diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children, particularly preschool-aged individuals. It discusses the limitations of existing DSM-IV criteria in capturing PTSD symptoms in young children and introduces the PTSD-Alternative Algorithm (PTSD-AA) as a more suitable framework. The session emphasizes the importance of tailoring diagnostic approaches to the developmental stages of children to ensure accurate identification and effective intervention.
World Health Organization Preparation of ICD-11: Clinical Utility of Diagnostic Criteria for Trauma Related Disorders, Part 1
In this presentation, Dr. Michael B. First, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University and consultant to the WHO Secretariat, provides an overview of the revisions to the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11) concerning mental and behavioral disorders. The slides detail the principles guiding the revision, emphasizing clinical utility, global applicability, and stakeholder collaboration. Key topics include the hierarchical structure of ICD-11, differences between ICD and DSM systems, and the timeline for implementation.
Dr. Chris Brewin of University College London discusses proposed changes to the classification of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in ICD-11. The presentation critiques the limitations of DSM-IV and ICD-10 in diagnosing PTSD and introduces a streamlined definition focusing on three core elements: re-experiencing, avoidance, and hyperarousal. The slides also address the importance of cultural considerations and the need for diagnostic criteria that enhance clinical utility and reduce comorbidity.
World Health Organization Preparation of ICD-11: Clinical Utility of Diagnostic Criteria for Trauma-Related Disorders, Part 2
This presentation, led by Dr. Andreas Maercker, Professor of Psychopathology at the University of Zurich, provides an in-depth overview of the revisions to trauma and stress-related disorders in the ICD-11. The slides delve into the rationale behind the changes, emphasizing the importance of clinical utility, global applicability, and stakeholder collaboration in the revision process. Key topics include the integration of relevant disorders, the focus on simplifying diagnostic criteria, and the efforts to make the classification system more accessible to frontline health workers worldwide.
Public Mental Health as the Future Paradigm for our Trauma Societies
In this presentation, Dr. Joop de Jong explores the shift from individual-focused trauma care to a public mental health approach that addresses the psychological needs of entire populations exposed to traumatic stressors. He emphasizes the importance of ecological resilience, cultural sensitivity, and task-shifting strategies to enhance mental health support in both high-income and low-resource settings. The slides provide insights into prevention, resilience-building, and the redefinition of professional competencies to better serve communities affected by disasters, conflicts, and other large-scale traumatic events.