On the way to ICD-11: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, Prolonged Grief Disorder, and Adjustment Reaction
Presentations of the day
There were 6 presenters at the conference. Below is an overview of the various speakers.
At the conference, we welcomed both Danish and international speakers. Ask Elklit from the Danish Center of Psychotraumatology opened the conference with a historical review of the PTSD concept and its gradual recognition in diagnostic manuals.
With Maria Louison Vang as moderator, the conference concluded with a panel debate where participants actively engaged with questions.
Once again this year, the Danish Center of Psychotraumatology was pleased to bring together many professionals for a conference on the significant changes that are forthcoming in the understanding of trauma diagnoses, which will impact everyone in the field.
Stress Reactions: A Historical Perspective
Professor Ask Elklit from the Knowledge Center for Psychotraumatology opened the conference with a historical overview of the PTSD concept and its gradual recognition in diagnostic manuals.
Professor Ask Elklit, the Danish Center of Psychotraumatology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense.
ICD-11 adjustment disorder
Professor Evaldas Kazlauskas discussed adjustment reactions as they are described in the new ICD-11, and the Lithuanian study on the prevalence of adjustment reactions.
Professor Evaldas Kazlauskas, Vilnius Universitet, Lithuania.
Development and status for ICD-11 PTSD and complex PTSD
Professor Philip Hyland and Professor Mark Shevlin talked about the current status and development of ICD-11.
Professor Philip Hyland, Maynooth University, Ireland & Professor Mark Shevlin, Ulster University, United Kingdom.
Identification and Treatment of Prolonged Grief Reaction
Professor Maja O'Connor from Aarhus University gave a presentation on prolonged grief disorder and the development of a new self-report tool and clinical interview used to identify the condition. The tool, the Aarhus Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (A-PGDs), was developed in collaboration with Professor Mark Shevlin, who was also present at the conference.
Professor Maja O'Connor, Aarhus University, licensed psychologist, and specialist in gerontopsychology.
International perspectives on ICD-11 prolonged grief disorder
Professor Mark Shevlin from Ulster University followed up on Maja's presentation by discussing the work involved in developing, concretizing, and conceptualizing a new diagnosis. The tool, the Aarhus Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (A-PGDs), was developed in collaboration with Professor Mark Shevlin, who was also present at the conference.
Professor Philip Hyland, Maynooth University, Ireland & Professor Mark Shevlin, Ulster University, United Kingdom.
If you are interested in accessing the presentation materials and slides, please contact the following email for submission: psykotraume@health.sdu.dk