Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder01:27

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

645
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that arises following exposure to traumatic events such as natural disasters, forced displacement, or severe accidents. It significantly impairs individuals' ability to cope with daily activities and disrupts their emotional and psychological equilibrium.
Symptoms and Behavioral Manifestations
A spectrum of distressing symptoms characterizes PTSD. Recurrent flashbacks, where individuals involuntarily relive traumatic events,...
645
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)01:27

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

1.4K
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serves as the primary classification system for mental health disorders, providing standardized diagnostic criteria for clinicians and researchers. First published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1952, the DSM has undergone several revisions to reflect evolving psychiatric understanding. The fifth edition, DSM-5, released in 2013, introduced key updates that expanded diagnostic categories and modified diagnostic...
1.4K
Dissociative Identity Disorder01:30

Dissociative Identity Disorder

1.2K
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously termed multiple personality disorder, is a complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states. Each identity exhibits unique patterns of behavior, voice, and mannerisms and may possess separate memories and emotional responses. The alternating control between identities can result in memory gaps and challenges in recalling daily activities, often exacerbating the individual's...
1.2K
Anxiety: Overview01:18

Anxiety: Overview

1.2K
Anxiety is a common mental disorder featuring excessive worry, fear, and apprehension, significantly affecting daily life. People with anxiety disorders experience persistent and intense anxiety, interrupting their everyday functioning.
Individuals with anxiety often experience a range of physical and emotional symptoms, including sweating, trembling, tachycardia, and disturbances in sleep patterns. These symptoms vary in intensity and frequency but are generally disruptive and distressing.
1.2K
Dissociative Disorders01:27

Dissociative Disorders

677
Dissociative disorders represent complex psychological conditions characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. These disruptions cause individuals to experience a disconnection from their thoughts, emotions, and memories. The phenomenon is not merely an occasional lapse in attention but a profound alteration in mental functioning that can severely impact daily life.
Dissociative Fugue
A hallmark feature of dissociative disorders is the dissociative fugue...
677
Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle01:27

Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle

695
Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...
695

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cutting-edge developments in the assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder.

Journal of traumatic stress·2026
Same author

A psychometric examination of computerized adaptive measures of posttraumatic stress disorder among military veterans.

Psychological assessment·2025
Same author

Development and evaluation of a centralized assessment hub for the clinician-administered PTSD Scale for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (CAPS-5).

Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy·2025
Same author

Commemorating the Vietnam War experience 50 years on: The impact and legacy of traumatic stress research with Vietnam veterans.

Journal of traumatic stress·2025
Same author

On the concordance between CAPS-5 and PCL-5 scores.

European journal of psychotraumatology·2024
Same author

Prefrontal Metabolite Alterations in Individuals with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A 7T Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study.

Chronic stress (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

1.3K

Redefining posttraumatic stress disorder for DSM-5.

Frank W Weathers1

  • 1Auburn University, USA.

Current Opinion in Psychology
|August 17, 2017
PubMed
Summary

The DSM-5 redefined Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) criteria, improving trauma coverage. Despite criticisms, studies show these updated PTSD diagnostic criteria perform well.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) introduced significant revisions to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnostic criteria.
  • These changes affected the disorder's classification, the definition of traumatic stressors, and the nature of symptom criteria.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance and clinical utility of the revised DSM-5 criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
  • To address criticisms regarding the complexity and diagnostic concordance of the new criteria.

Main Methods:

  • Review of empirical findings and clinical observations informing the DSM-5 PTSD revision.
  • Analysis of studies examining the DSM-5 PTSD criteria's performance and diagnostic outcomes.

More Related Videos

Developing Neuroimaging Phenotypes of the Default Mode Network in PTSD: Integrating the Resting State, Working Memory, and Structural Connectivity
10:43

Developing Neuroimaging Phenotypes of the Default Mode Network in PTSD: Integrating the Resting State, Working Memory, and Structural Connectivity

Published on: July 1, 2014

15.9K
Simultaneous Application of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation during Virtual Reality Exposure
08:20

Simultaneous Application of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation during Virtual Reality Exposure

Published on: January 18, 2021

4.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
08:25

Polar Histogram Visualization of Acute Stress Disorder Scale Scores for Comprehensive Clinical Assessment

Published on: December 6, 2024

1.3K
Developing Neuroimaging Phenotypes of the Default Mode Network in PTSD: Integrating the Resting State, Working Memory, and Structural Connectivity
10:43

Developing Neuroimaging Phenotypes of the Default Mode Network in PTSD: Integrating the Resting State, Working Memory, and Structural Connectivity

Published on: July 1, 2014

15.9K
Simultaneous Application of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation during Virtual Reality Exposure
08:20

Simultaneous Application of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation during Virtual Reality Exposure

Published on: January 18, 2021

4.6K

Main Results:

  • The DSM-5 PTSD criteria offer improved coverage of trauma-related clinical presentations.
  • Despite concerns about complexity and diagnostic discordance, studies indicate the DSM-5 criteria perform well.
  • The revisions maintain backward compatibility with previous PTSD classifications.

Conclusions:

  • The DSM-5 revision represents a valuable incremental advancement in the understanding and diagnosis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
  • The updated criteria effectively balance clinical relevance with diagnostic precision.