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. When...