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Journal of Beijing Normal University(Social Sciences) ›› 2019, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 24-36.

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Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Concept,assessment,pathological mechanism,and treatment

TIAN Yuxin1, WU Xinchun1, CHEN Jieling2, WANG Wenchao1   

  1. 1. Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education,Faculty of Psychology,BNU,Beijing 100875;
    2. Department of Social Work and Social Administration,The University of Hong Kong,Hong Kong 999077,China
  • Received:2019-03-03 Online:2019-09-25 Published:2019-11-04

Abstract: Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)is expected to occur after exposing to prolonged and repeatedinterpersonal traumatic events. Besides the core symptoms of PTSD,its symptoms includeaffective dysregulation,negative self-concept, and disturbances in relationships. The prevalence and construct of CPTSD in various culture has been assessed in a range of studies. The research found that the formation of CPTSD is not only associated with psychological processes such as the destruction of autonomy and loss of trust,but also may relate to the damage of brain areas of emotional functions. Currently,the three-phase-based treatment of CPTSD is an advocated and effective intervention. Future researches should explore the relationship between the complex trauma and CPTSD,clarify the concept and the applicability of the diagnostic tools in diverse cultural context,thoroughly analyze the causes and specific treatments for CPTSD.

Key words: complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), concept, assessment, pathological mechanism, treatment

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