Diagnosing PTSD

The following activity is designed to get students to think critically about how to apply the DSM 5 criteria for PTSD. Please note that compared to the DSM IV, the DSM 5 has changed the classification to a "trauma disorder." In the new curriculum, students are expected to use the new criteria.Here are the criteria for diagnosis for the DSM 5.A shareable student version of this page can be accessed here.

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