Psychiatry

Acute Stress Disorder

Diagnose acute stress disorder only after a qualifying trauma when clinically impairing symptoms persist 3 days to less than 1 month; exclude intoxication, medical causes, and competing psychiatric disorders, address safety, and reassess for PTSD after 1 month.

Clinical question: How should clinicians diagnose, triage, and manage acute stress disorder during the first month after trauma?

Updated August 24, 20266 minute readPsychiatry

What matters in practice

Diagnose ASD only when symptoms follow a qualifying traumatic event, last at least 3 days but less than 1 month, cause clinically significant distress or impairment, and are not attributable to substances, a medical condition, or another mental disorder. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
ASD and PTSD have substantial symptom overlap; persistence beyond 1 month shifts the diagnostic question to PTSD. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Use screening instruments to identify patients needing assessment, but establish diagnosis through a trauma-informed clinical evaluation that integrates history, mental status examination, collateral information, and assessment of medical or substance-related causes. PubMed+2PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Assess suicide risk, violence risk, psychosis, severe dissociation, intoxication or withdrawal, delirium, and inability to maintain basic safety before initiating outpatient-oriented trauma care. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
For immediate post-trauma PTSD prevention, VA/DoD guidance finds insufficient evidence to recommend for or against psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy; avoid presenting early intervention as proven prophylaxis. WileyWileyPost‐traumatic stress disorder: evolving conceptualization ...

First encounter

Stabilize immediate safety before assigning ASD

Acute distress after trauma may coexist with psychiatric, neurologic, toxicologic, or medical instability.

At first contact, determine whether the patient can be managed in a routine outpatient setting. Perform a focused mental status examination and directly assess suicidal ideation, self-harm intent, homicidal ideation, psychosis, severe agitation, gross disorganization, dissociation that compromises orientation or self-care, and capacity to maintain food, shelter, medication access, and personal safety. Escalate to emergency psychiatric or medical evaluation when these findings prevent safe outpatient management. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Do not attribute altered awareness, derealization, depersonalization, memory gaps, autonomic symptoms, or agitation automatically to trauma. Establish the temporal relationship to the event; review prescribed drugs, alcohol and other substance exposure, withdrawal risk, head injury, pain, sleep deprivation, and medical illness. ASD requires that symptoms not be better explained by a substance, medical condition, or another mental disorder. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Use trauma-informed interviewing: explain the purpose of questioning, ask permission before eliciting event details, permit breaks, and obtain collateral only with appropriate consent or when needed for imminent safety. A complete assessment may require more than one session and can integrate self-report tools, records, structured interviews, and collateral information. PubMedPubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI

Same-day emergency evaluation: imminent self-harm or violence risk, psychosis, delirium or fluctuating consciousness, medically concerning intoxication or withdrawal, or inability to maintain basic safety. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Document trauma timing, symptom onset, functional impairment, substance and medication exposure, prior psychiatric history, current safety assessment, and disposition rationale. PubMed+1PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Initial branch points for acute trauma-related symptoms. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Finding	Interpretation	Next action
Symptoms within 3 days of trauma	Does not meet ASD duration criterion. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Address safety, medical needs, and acute distress; reassess if clinically impairing symptoms persist. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Symptoms 3 days to <1 month after qualifying trauma	ASD is possible if symptom, impairment, and exclusion criteria are met. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Complete diagnostic assessment and initiate a safety-focused follow-up plan. PubMed+1PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Trauma-related syndrome persists >1 month	Evaluate for PTSD rather than ASD. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Perform formal PTSD assessment and arrange evidence-based PTSD treatment planning. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Symptoms better explained by intoxication, withdrawal, medical illness, or another mental disorder	ASD exclusion criterion is not met. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Treat or evaluate the alternative cause while continuing trauma-informed care. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Diagnosis

Confirm the time-limited trauma syndrome and functional impact

The diagnosis is clinical; instruments support detection and longitudinal measurement rather than replace evaluation.

Confirm exposure to a qualifying traumatic event, then establish a symptom interval of at least 3 days and less than 1 month. The syndrome must cause clinically significant distress or impairment and must not be attributable to a substance, medical condition, or another mental disorder. These timing and exclusion rules separate ASD from expected acute stress responses, toxic-metabolic syndromes, and PTSD. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Elicit the dominant trauma-related pattern: intrusive recollections or dreams, avoidance, negative mood, dissociative symptoms, and arousal or reactivity. DSM-5-related trauma assessment recognizes four symptom domains—reexperiencing, avoidance, arousal, and persistent negative alterations in cognition and mood—rather than relying on fear, helplessness, or horror as a required emotional response. PubMedPubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI

Assess impairment concretely: missed work or school, inability to drive or use public transportation, sleep loss affecting performance, avoidance of needed medical care, inability to remain alone, or deterioration in caregiving. This converts a symptom inventory into the required clinical judgment about severity and disposition. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Adult symptom measures: the Acute Stress Disorder Scale is a validated self-report measure; the Acute Stress Disorder Interview can support assessment in high-volume settings. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Child assessment: the Child Stress Disorders Checklist provides a brief assessment of ASD and PTSD symptoms in children. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Diagnostic assessment: integrate self-report, record review, clinical interview, mental status examination, and collateral information when indicated. PubMed+1PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Assessment tools and their appropriate role. ScienceDirect+3ScienceDirectThe diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist: A critical review PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedTable 1, Gold Standard Structured Diagnostic Interviews for Diagnosing PTSD - Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf
Tool or method	Best use	Decision limitation
Acute Stress Disorder Scale	Adult self-report assessment of ASD symptoms. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Supports assessment; ASD remains a clinical diagnosis. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Acute Stress Disorder Interview	Structured interview support in high-volume settings. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Does not replace assessment of impairment, exclusions, and safety. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Child Stress Disorders Checklist	Brief child assessment of ASD and PTSD symptoms. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Interpret within developmental context and clinical evaluation. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
PTSD Checklist	Clinical screening and symptom tracking. ScienceDirect+1ScienceDirectThe diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist: A critical review ScienceDirectThe diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist: A critical review - ScienceDirect	A screening result is not a stand-alone diagnostic determination. ScienceDirect+1ScienceDirectThe diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist: A critical review PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale	Structured PTSD diagnostic assessment and functional-impact evaluation. PubMedPubMedTable 1, Gold Standard Structured Diagnostic Interviews for Diagnosing PTSD - Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf	Addresses PTSD assessment rather than the time-defined ASD diagnosis. PubMed+1PubMedTable 1, Gold Standard Structured Diagnostic Interviews for Diagnosing PTSD - Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Use screening tools as triage tools

A positive self-report screen should trigger diagnostic assessment, not automatic labeling. Screening tests identify people with a higher probability of illness who may benefit from comprehensive evaluation; the PTSD Checklist has been widely used for clinical screening and symptom tracking, while clinician-administered structured interviews remain the reference approach for diagnostic ascertainment. ScienceDirect+2ScienceDirectThe diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist: A critical review ScienceDirectThe diagnostic accuracy of the PTSD Checklist: A critical review - ScienceDirect PubMedTable 1, Gold Standard Structured Diagnostic Interviews for Diagnosing PTSD - Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf

If PTSD is suspected at or after the 1-month threshold, the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale is a structured interview that assesses PTSD symptoms and social and occupational impact; in the cited DSM-IV version, administration required approximately 45 to 60 minutes. PubMedPubMedTable 1, Gold Standard Structured Diagnostic Interviews for Diagnosing PTSD - Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Primary Care: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf

Diagnostic branches

Separate ASD from PTSD, expected stress responses, and mimics

Duration, qualifying trauma exposure, impairment, and exclusion of alternative causes drive the differential.

When symptoms are present for fewer than 3 days after trauma, do not diagnose ASD; provide safety assessment, practical support, and follow-up based on symptom severity. When symptoms persist for more than 1 month, assess PTSD criteria and functional impairment rather than retaining the ASD diagnosis. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Consider adjustment disorder when distress follows a nonqualifying stressor or when the presentation does not meet trauma-related disorder requirements. The distinction from ASD depends on the trauma exposure requirement, duration, symptom pattern, and whether another psychiatric condition better accounts for the presentation. Wiley+1WileyA review of acute stress disorder in DSM‐5 - Bryant - 2011 PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Evaluate dissociation carefully when the patient reports depersonalization, derealization, amnesia, or altered awareness. Neurologic disorders, including temporal lobe epilepsy, can overlap phenomenologically with dissociative symptoms; recurrent stereotyped episodes, impaired awareness outside trauma cues, automatisms, post-event confusion, or neurologic findings should prompt a neurologic rather than purely psychiatric evaluation. ScienceDirectScienceDirectDissociative and neuropsychological symptoms: The question of differential diagnosis - ScienceDirect

Reassess for major depressive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, substance-induced anxiety or dissociation, delirium, psychotic disorders, and traumatic brain injury when the symptom pattern is not clearly cue-linked, when mood or psychotic symptoms predominate, or when cognitive changes fluctuate. ASD should not be diagnosed when another medical, substance-related, or psychiatric condition better explains the syndrome. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

High-yield distinctions in the first month after trauma. Wiley+3WileyA review of acute stress disorder in DSM‐5 - Bryant - 2011 ScienceDirectDissociative and neuropsychological symptoms: The question of differential diagnosis - ScienceDirect PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Alternative	Discriminator	Clinical next step
Expected acute stress response	Symptoms have lasted <3 days or do not produce clinically significant impairment. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Support safety and functioning; reassess if symptoms persist or worsen. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
PTSD	Required trauma-related symptoms persist >1 month with distress or impairment. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Shift to PTSD diagnostic assessment and treatment planning. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Adjustment disorder	Stressor-related distress does not fulfill the qualifying trauma-based ASD framework. Wiley+1WileyA review of acute stress disorder in DSM‐5 - Bryant - 2011 PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Assess the specific stressor, impairment, and competing diagnoses. Wiley+1WileyA review of acute stress disorder in DSM‐5 - Bryant - 2011 PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Substance, medication, or medical condition	Timing or phenomenology suggests intoxication, withdrawal, medication effect, neurologic illness, or other medical cause. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	Evaluate and treat the alternative cause before assigning ASD. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Neurologic episodic disorder	Dissociative-like symptoms may overlap with temporal lobe epilepsy. ScienceDirectScienceDirectDissociative and neuropsychological symptoms: The question of differential diagnosis - ScienceDirect	Obtain neurologic assessment when episodes are stereotyped or otherwise neurologically concerning. ScienceDirectScienceDirectDissociative and neuropsychological symptoms: The question of differential diagnosis - ScienceDirect

Management

Use supportive, safety-focused early care and targeted follow-up

Management in the first month should match clinical severity without assuming that prophylactic treatment prevents PTSD.

Address immediate drivers of impairment at each visit: sleep disruption, pain, injury-related disability, medication adherence, substance use, interpersonal safety, and barriers to return visits. Give the patient a defined follow-up interval before the 1-month diagnostic transition, with earlier reassessment for worsening distress, dissociation, functional decline, or emergent self-harm risk. ASD is time-sensitive because persistence beyond 1 month requires PTSD reassessment. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Psychological first aid and trauma-focused psychotherapy are described as early-intervention approaches, while pharmacotherapy has a limited role in ASD management. Do not start medication solely to prevent PTSD: VA/DoD guidance states that evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy in the immediate post-trauma period for PTSD prevention. Wiley+1WileyPost‐traumatic stress disorder: evolving conceptualization ...PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

When symptoms are sufficiently severe to require specialty treatment, refer to a clinician able to provide trauma-focused psychotherapy and coordinate with the patient's medical team. Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR are established trauma-focused psychotherapies for PTSD; their availability can inform planning if symptoms persist into PTSD, but early post-trauma preventive benefit remains uncertain. spj science+2spj scienceRandomized Controlled Trial on the Provision of the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol Adapted for Ongoing Traumatic Stress to Female Patients With Cancer-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms WileyPost‐traumatic stress disorder: evolving conceptualization ...WileyPractitioner Review: Posttraumatic stress disorder and its ...

Before discharge or clinic checkout, provide a documented crisis pathway, a specific follow-up date, and instructions to seek urgent reassessment for self-harm risk, inability to function safely, severe confusion, or escalating substance use. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
At follow-up, repeat symptom and functional assessment rather than relying on the initial diagnostic label; timing since trauma determines whether ASD or PTSD criteria are being evaluated. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Coordinate care when trauma occurred during medical treatment, injury recovery, or hospitalization so that pain, sleep, rehabilitation, and psychiatric symptoms are assessed together. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Follow-up actions by clinical course. Wiley+2WileyPost‐traumatic stress disorder: evolving conceptualization ...PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Clinical course	Action	Reason
Symptoms improve and functioning returns before 1 month	Continue safety-netting and reassess only if symptoms recur or impairment returns. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	ASD requires clinically significant distress or impairment. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
ASD symptoms persist within the first month	Repeat safety assessment, assess functional decline and alternative causes, and arrange trauma-focused clinical follow-up. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	ASD is time-limited and may evolve into PTSD. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Symptoms continue beyond 1 month	Evaluate for PTSD using a comprehensive diagnostic assessment. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf	PTSD requires symptom persistence for more than 1 month. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Request for medication solely to prevent PTSD immediately after trauma	Discuss uncertainty and avoid representing prophylactic pharmacotherapy as established care. WileyWileyPost‐traumatic stress disorder: evolving conceptualization ...	Evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against immediate post-trauma pharmacotherapy for PTSD prevention. WileyWileyPost‐traumatic stress disorder: evolving conceptualization ...

Avoid overmedicalizing normal early distress

An acute reaction after trauma is not by itself ASD. The diagnostic threshold requires duration of at least 3 days, clinically significant distress or impairment, and exclusion of competing causes. This threshold supports active monitoring and practical support without prematurely converting a transient reaction into a psychiatric diagnosis. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Continuity

Document the diagnostic clock and hand off at the 1-month threshold

A precise timeline prevents both missed PTSD and prolonged use of an ASD label.

Record the date of trauma, first symptom date, current symptom domains, functional consequences, safety findings, substance and medication review, and the planned reassessment date. This documentation makes the 3-day minimum and 1-month transition operational and permits another clinician to determine whether the patient remains within the ASD window. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

At the transition visit, do not simply renew ASD. If clinically significant trauma-related symptoms remain after 1 month, reassess PTSD criteria, comorbid depression, anxiety, substance use, dissociative symptoms, and suicidality; structured diagnostic evaluation can incorporate personal history, collateral information, and the mental status examination. PubMedPubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

For pediatric patients, use developmentally appropriate assessment and involve caregivers when safe and clinically appropriate. Trauma-focused treatment courses for young people are commonly delivered individually over 10 to 20 weekly sessions when indicated for PTSD-related symptoms. Wiley+1WileyPractitioner Review: Posttraumatic stress disorder and its ...PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Document whether the traumatic event meets the required exposure criterion rather than recording only a nonspecific stressor. PubMedPubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Specify whether symptoms are within 3 days, 3 days to less than 1 month, or beyond 1 month after trauma. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Include a named responsible clinician or service for reassessment when symptoms or impairment persist. PubMed+1PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

Minimum reassessment documentation for trauma-related symptoms. PubMed+2PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Document	Why it changes care
Trauma date and qualifying exposure	Establishes whether a trauma-related diagnosis is being considered and anchors duration criteria. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Symptom onset and current duration	Distinguishes reactions lasting <3 days, ASD from 3 days to <1 month, and PTSD evaluation after >1 month. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Functional impairment	Clinically significant distress or impairment is required for ASD and PTSD diagnoses. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Safety, substance, medication, and medical review	Identifies urgent disposition needs and alternative explanations that exclude ASD. PubMed+1PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Follow-up date and referral plan	Ensures reassessment across the time-dependent ASD-to-PTSD transition. PubMed+2PubMedScreening and Assessment - Trauma-Informed Care in ... - NCBI PubMedAcute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf PubMedPosttraumatic Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf