Asnaani A, Narine K, Suzuki N, Yeh R, Zang Y, Schwartz B, Mannarino A, Cohen J, Foa EB. An Innovative Mobile Game for Screening of Pediatric PTSD: a Study in Primary Care Settings. Journ Child Adol Trauma Sept. 2021,14, 357–366.

Childhood trauma can lead to PTSD, but traditional diagnostic tools can be challenging for young children. This study evaluated a new, game-based version of the CPSS-5, a PTSD screening tool. The game version, CPSS-5 Screen Team Game, was found to be reliable and correlated well with the traditional self-report version. A cutoff score of 9 on the game was identified as a potential indicator of probable PTSD. This game-based approach could be a valuable tool for identifying childhood PTSD in primary care settings, allowing for early intervention and support.

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