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

Provider Tools

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder Pocket Guide (2018)

  Tabbed pocket guide to help providers assess, diagnose, and treat PTSD and ASD and co-occurring conditions

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder Pocket Card* (2017)

  Algorithms for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and ASD including medication tables

• ​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

• ​Research Evidence for Alternative Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2021)

  Fact sheet describing and summarizing research evidence for alternative PTSD treatments that may not be recommended in the clinical practice guideline

Patient Tools

• 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

• Recommended Medications for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2020)

  Quick reference fact sheet for patients explaining which medications are most effective for treating PTSD

Family Tool

• A Family’s Guide to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (2017)

  Brochure that describes symptoms,treatment options, healthy coping strategies, and resources for family members of those diagnosed with PTSD or ASD

*Created by the Department of Veterans Affairs