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Advocacy through science: Reply to comments on Resick et al. (2012)
Author(s) -
Resick Patricia A.,
Wolf Erika J.,
Stirman Shan Wiltsey,
Wells Stephanie Y.,
Suvak Michael K.,
Mitchell Karen S.,
King Matthew W.,
Bovin Michelle J.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.21702
Subject(s) - conceptualization , construct (python library) , psychology , population , epistemology , psychotherapist , medicine , computer science , philosophy , programming language , environmental health , artificial intelligence
Abstract The 4 comments on the review by Resick et al. (2012) of the complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) literature highlight important theoretical and conceptual questions about the nature and utility of CPTSD and echo the very questions that motivated the review. We discuss the points raised in the comments, particularly with respect to the definition of CPTSD, its relationship to PTSD, and treatment implications. We suggest that setting high scientific standards for CPTSD research is an optimal way to advance the conceptualization of the construct and the treatment of this population.