VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder

• Management of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) – Full Guideline (2017)
• Management of PTSD and ASD – Clinician Summary (2017)
• Management of PTSD and ASD- Patient Summary (2017)

PTSD Clinical Support Tools

• Recommended Medications for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • A quick reference fact sheet for patients explaining which medications are most effective for treating PTSD
• A Patient’s Guide: Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder (2017)
  • Booklet that describes symptoms and treatment options and provides a recovery worksheet and additional resources
• A Family’s Guide to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2017)
  • Brochure that describes symptoms and treatment options and offers healthy coping strategies and resources for family members of those diagnosed with PTSD or ASD
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder Pocket Card* (2017)
  • Algorithms for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and ASD including medication tables
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder Pocket Guide (2018)
  • ​Tabbed pocket guide to help providers assess and diagnose symptoms and to treat PTSD and ASD and co-occurring conditions as recommended in the 2017 clinical practice guideline
• ​Health Care Provider’s Guide to Trauma-informed Care (2018)
  • Fact sheet to help health care providers recognize, understand and respond to the pervasive impact of trauma

*Created by the Department of Veterans Affairs