Complex trauma in the perinatal period: Early recognition and treatment can optimize outcomes for both mother and child.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Madora, Marlee; Vaughn, Rubiahna
- Source
- Current Psychiatry; Nov2022, Vol. 21 Issue 11, p20-46, 8p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 15378276
The article discusses the complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) condition that also have disturbances in self-organization (DSO) symptoms. Topics covered include a CPTSD's diagnosis in the perinatal period as a response to interpersonal trauma and attachment adversity, CPTSD case descriptions, and differences between CPTSD and borderline personality disorder and PTSD. Also noted is the importance of an accurate CPTSD diagnosis and the treatment options available.