Trauma in the Courtroom: PTSD Assessments in Legal Cases
Forensics Blog
Introduction PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental health condition that can be triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The likelihood of developing PTSD increases with the severity and shock of the event. The fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies Post-Traumatic Stress […] The post Trauma in the Courtroom: PTSD Assessments in Legal Cases appeared first on Forensic's blog .