J Trauma Stress February 2024 PMID 38123526

The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward.

Brian P Marx, Brittany Hall-Clark, Matthew J Friedman, Paul Holtzheimer, Paula P Schnurr

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What people are saying

Overall, social discussions highlight the article's historical review and current debates on PTSD Criterion A, with posts praising it as a 'nice paper' that covers its controversies and recommendations. The tone is generally respectful and appreciative, indicating recognition of its significance, but the engagement remains at a moderate level without extensive critical analysis or calls for change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance and relevance of the article, with some explicitly praising its comprehensive overview and recommendations.

InterestHigh interest

The posts indicate a high level of interest, referencing the publication multiple times and sharing enthusiastic comments about its content.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show moderate engagement by discussing historical context and expressing appreciation, but few delve deeply into the methodological details.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions reflect a recognition of the importance of Criterion A debates, they do not demonstrate evidence of substantial influence on practice or policy at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • The PTSD Criterion A, which defines the stressor events needed for diagnosis, has been debated since PTSD was added to the DSM in 1980, with ongoing discussions about its definition and scope, especially in light of recent events like COVID-19 and race-based incidents.
  • The paper reviews the history and changes in Criterion A across different DSM editions, outlines the four main scholarly positions regarding its definition, and analyzes the supporting arguments for each stance.
  • It concludes with recommendations aimed at advancing the understanding and application of Criterion A to improve PTSD diagnosis and research moving forward.]

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Cameron P. Pugach
@CPPugach · X

Really nice paper on Criterion A covering its history, controversies and challenges, and recommendations to advance research, recently published in JTS: https://t.co/i6caEWMEyE https://t.co/mVfHkM1HXN

Jan 20, 2024 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 314 followers View post →
ISTSS
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May 14, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,324 followers View post →
考えるうさぎ@CPTSD&ASD
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PTSDのA基準についての議論。 その歴史、現状、展望についての論文。 残念ながらオープンアクセスではないのでアブストしか読めないのですがどんな議論がされているのか非常に興味があります。 #PTSD https://t.co/8G15d8Rlnv

Dec 30, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 515 followers View post →
ISTSS
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To read the full articles, please see the JTS online at: https://t.co/eNrQwM84sL https://t.co/sZsNnYMV5h To access the CTU's or subscribe to the email server see the VA website: https://t.co/AC0NryvD9W #PTSD #TraumaResearch #NCPTSD #CliniciansTraumaUpdate @Sadie_E_Larsen

Feb 18, 2024 · 2 likes · 6,324 followers View post →
colmw37
@colmw37 · X

The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward https://t.co/Zn4h5edn6e

Jan 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,740 followers View post →
Anssi H. Manninen | Mass Balance Man
@KingManninen · X

The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward - Marx - Journal of Traumatic Stress - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/iWs6MMg8q6

Jan 9, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,074 followers View post →

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Philipp Herzog
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@ISTSSnews Many thanks to twitterless Rich McNally for providing feedback and @DeniseSloanPhD for editing this paper!

Apr 25, 2024 · 1 share View post →
STRONG STAR Training Initiative
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Feb 21, 2024 · 462 followers View post →
ISTSS
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To read the full articles, please see the JTS online at: https://t.co/eNrQwM84sL https://t.co/sZsNnYMV5h To access the CTU's or subscribe to the email server see the VA website: https://t.co/AC0NryvD9W #PTSD #TraumaResearch #NCPTSD #CliniciansTraumaUpdate @Sadie_E_Larsen

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Tanya Saraiya, PhD
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RT @CPPugach: Really nice paper on Criterion A covering its history, controversies and challenges, and recommendations to advance research,…

Jan 21, 2024 · 3 shares · 631 followers View post →
Janne L. Punski-Hoogervorst, MD PhD
@jannepunski · X

RT @CPPugach: Really nice paper on Criterion A covering its history, controversies and challenges, and recommendations to advance research,…

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Breanna Rogers
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RT @CPPugach: Really nice paper on Criterion A covering its history, controversies and challenges, and recommendations to advance research,…

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Cameron P. Pugach
@CPPugach · X

Really nice paper on Criterion A covering its history, controversies and challenges, and recommendations to advance research, recently published in JTS: https://t.co/i6caEWMEyE https://t.co/mVfHkM1HXN

Jan 20, 2024 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 314 followers View post →
colmw37
@colmw37 · X

The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward https://t.co/Zn4h5edn6e

Jan 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,740 followers View post →
Markus Lehtonen
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RT @KingManninen: The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward - Marx - Journal of…

Jan 9, 2024 · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Anssi H. Manninen | Mass Balance Man
@KingManninen · X

The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward - Marx - Journal of Traumatic Stress - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/iWs6MMg8q6

Jan 9, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,074 followers View post →
Tim Kaiser
@tkaiser.science · Bluesky

"The Criterion A Debate in PTSD: A Historical Review and Current Perspectives." Discusses the ongoing discussion surrounding the stressor criterion in PTSD and its relevance. Nice summary of the different positions. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jts.23007 #ptsd #anxiety

Jan 9, 2024 · 1 share View post →
武富諒太
@_ryoutake · X

RT @wAgF9hZixqUbm9h: PTSDのA基準についての議論。 その歴史、現状、展望についての論文。 残念ながらオープンアクセスではないのでアブストしか読めないのですがどんな議論がされているのか非常に興味があります。 #PTSD https://t.co/8G15…

Dec 30, 2023 · 1 share · 493 followers View post →
考えるうさぎ@CPTSD&ASD
@wAgF9hZixqUbm9h · X

PTSDのA基準についての議論。 その歴史、現状、展望についての論文。 残念ながらオープンアクセスではないのでアブストしか読めないのですがどんな議論がされているのか非常に興味があります。 #PTSD https://t.co/8G15d8Rlnv

Dec 30, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 515 followers View post →
Ricardo Rieppi, Ph.D
@mindNYC · X

The PTSD Criterion A debate: A brief history, current status, and recommendations for moving forward https://t.co/TrByv9piY8 https://t.co/Ms5y2iXYfG

Dec 21, 2023 · 2,692 followers View post →
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