Understanding PTSD in Portuguese Youth: Predictors and Risk Factors in a Multi‐Clinic, Treatment‐Engaged Sample
The study provides evidence that several factors can predict the development of PTSD in childhood and adolescence. Awareness about these factors, healthcare workers' specific training, and prevention and intervention strategies are the foundation to promote child well-being throughout life.
Authors
- Inês Barroca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2113-4249)
- Paula Saraiva Carvalho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2007-5865)
- Inês Pinto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4070-2253)
Institutions
- University of Lisbon (PT)
- University of Beira Interior (PT)
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa (PT)
- Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (PT)
- ISPA - Instituto Universitário (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Hovione (Portugal) (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental (PT)
- Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network (CM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70805
- Primary Topic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00