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Tools for PTSD Diagnosis

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Arash Javanbakht, MD,Matthew Robinson, PhD

A panelist discusses how clinicians employ a range of diagnostic tools for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessment, including structured clinical interviews, standardized questionnaires such as the PCL-5, trauma screening instruments, and detailed behavioral observations to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.

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