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Psychological Trauma
Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
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Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy

ISSN 1942-9681
eISSN 1942-969X
Open access offered
Published eight times per year, beginning in January
Impact factor 2.8
5-year impact factor 3.3
Psychology - Clinical 54 of 184
Psychiatry 128 of 293

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy® publishes empirical research on the psychological effects of trauma. The journal is intended to be a forum for an interdisciplinary discussion on trauma, blending science, theory, practice, and policy.

The journal publishes empirical research on a wide range of trauma-related topics, including:

  • Psychological treatments and effects
  • Promotion of education about effects of and treatment for trauma
  • Assessment and diagnosis of trauma
  • Pathophysiology of trauma reactions
  • Health services (delivery of services to trauma populations)
  • Epidemiological studies and risk factor studies
  • Neuroimaging studies
  • Trauma and cultural competence
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Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy welcomes submissions that align with its submission guidelines.

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COVID-19 disruption on college students: Academic and socioemotional implications.

Tasso, Anthony F.; Hisli Sahin, Nesrin; San Roman, Gabrielle J.

Does requiring trauma exposure affect rates of ICD-11 PTSD and complex PTSD? Implications for DSM–5.

Hyland, Philip; Karatzias, Thanos; Shevlin, Mark; McElroy, Eoin; Ben-Ezra, Menachem; Cloitre, Marylène; Brewin, Chris R.

Associations between sexual assault and suicidal thoughts and behavior: A meta-analysis.

Dworkin, Emily R.; DeCou, Christopher R.; Fitzpatrick, Skye

The mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents: Risk and protective factors.

Shoshani, Anat; Kor, Ariel

The Moral Injury and Distress Scale: Psychometric evaluation and initial validation in three high-risk populations.

Norman, Sonya B.; Griffin, Brandon J.; Pietrzak, Robert H.; McLean, Carmen; Hamblen, Jessica L.; Maguen, Shira

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A randomized controlled trial assists individuals with complex trauma and dissociation in Finding Solid Ground.

Brand, Bethany L.; Schielke, Hygge J.; Putnam, Karen; Pierorazio, Nicholas A.; Nester, M. Shae; Robertson, Jerrica; Myrick, Amie C.; Loewenstein, Richard J.; Putnam, Frank W.; Steele, Kathy; Boon, Suzette; Lanius, Ruth A.

How trauma is represented on social media: Analysis of #trauma content on TikTok.

O'Connor, Cliodhna; Brown, Giulia; Debono, Julienne; Suty, Lauren; Joffe, Helene

Online group-based internal family systems treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: Feasibility and acceptability of the program for alleviating and resolving trauma and stress.

Comeau, Alexandra; Smith, Lia J.; Smith, Lydia; Soumerai Rea, Hanna; Ward, Mary Catherine; Creedon, Timothy B.; Sweezy, Martha; Rosenberg, Lawrence G.; Schuman-Olivier, Zev

Relationship between adverse childhood experiences, attachment, and emotional regulation: A review of the literature.

Araújo, Filipe; Fávero, Marisalva; Lanzarote-Fernández, M. Dolores; Sousa-Gomes, Valéria; Moreira, Diana

The roles of adult attachment and complex trauma in sex trafficking–related coercive bonding: Entry, entrapment, and the challenges of exiting.

Contreras, Paola M.; Wilson, Niko; Joseph, Akyla; Valentine, Shay; Minahan, John; Reed-Barnes, Stacy; Wightman, Heather; Dockery, Jennifer; Stahl, Jessica; Kallivayalil, Diya; Kirsch, Nikki; Waterman, Beth; Wilson, Samantha; Greenberg, Richard M.; Carter, Chantha; Eid, Siham; Ayala-Conesa, Maria L.; Sanchez, Alejandra; Herlihy, Lauren

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