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Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress   (CPM-PTS)

Note: The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress   was not responsive to the CEBC's inquiry. The following information was obtained from publicly available sources.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Topic Areas

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Scientific Rating Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Topic Areas

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Scientific Rating Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Target Population

Children and adolescents who report a potentially traumatic experience

Target Population

Children and adolescents who report a potentially traumatic experience

Program Overview

The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS) is a standardized approach to pediatric mental health screening and referral in the context of a potentially traumatic experience. It provides structured pathways and technology-guided decision support to assist frontline staff in screening for and responding to symptoms of posttraumatic stress and suicidality. 

Program Overview

The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS) is a standardized approach to pediatric mental health screening and referral in the context of a potentially traumatic experience. It provides structured pathways and technology-guided decision support to assist frontline staff in screening for and responding to symptoms of posttraumatic stress and suicidality. 

Contact Information

Lindsay Shepard Abdulahad

Contact Information

Lindsay Shepard Abdulahad

Manuals and Training

Manual Information

There is a manual that describes how to deliver this program.


Manuals and Training


Manual Information

There is a manual that describes how to deliver this program.


Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research
  • There are currently no published, peer-reviewed research studies on outcomes with the appropriate target population for the topic area(s) in which Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress   has been reviewed.

Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research

  • There are currently no published, peer-reviewed research studies on outcomes with the appropriate target population for the topic area(s) in which Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress   has been reviewed.

Additional References

  • McGuier, E. A., Campbell, K. A., Byrne, K. A., Shepard, L. D., & Keeshin, B. R.. (2023). Traumatic stress symptoms and PTSD risk in children served by Children’s Advocacy Centers. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1202085. https://10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1202085

  • Shepard, L., Keeshin, B., Byrne, K., & Thorn, B. (2023). Screening for & responding to suicidality among youth presenting to a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). Child Maltreatment, 29(2), 272–282. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595231163592

Additional References

  • McGuier, E. A., Campbell, K. A., Byrne, K. A., Shepard, L. D., & Keeshin, B. R.. (2023). Traumatic stress symptoms and PTSD risk in children served by Children’s Advocacy Centers. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1202085. https://10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1202085

  • Shepard, L., Keeshin, B., Byrne, K., & Thorn, B. (2023). Screening for & responding to suicidality among youth presenting to a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). Child Maltreatment, 29(2), 272–282. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595231163592

Topic Areas

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Scientific Rating Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Topic Areas

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

Scientific Rating Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Target Population

Children and adolescents who report a potentially traumatic experience

Target Population

Children and adolescents who report a potentially traumatic experience

Program Overview

The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS) is a standardized approach to pediatric mental health screening and referral in the context of a potentially traumatic experience. It provides structured pathways and technology-guided decision support to assist frontline staff in screening for and responding to symptoms of posttraumatic stress and suicidality. 

Program Overview

The Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress (CPM-PTS) is a standardized approach to pediatric mental health screening and referral in the context of a potentially traumatic experience. It provides structured pathways and technology-guided decision support to assist frontline staff in screening for and responding to symptoms of posttraumatic stress and suicidality. 

Contact Information

Lindsay Shepard Abdulahad

Contact Information

Lindsay Shepard Abdulahad

Manuals and Training

Manual Information

There is a manual that describes how to deliver this program.


Manuals and Training


Manual Information

There is a manual that describes how to deliver this program.


Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research
  • There are currently no published, peer-reviewed research studies on outcomes with the appropriate target population for the topic area(s) in which Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress   has been reviewed.

Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research

  • There are currently no published, peer-reviewed research studies on outcomes with the appropriate target population for the topic area(s) in which Care Process Model for Pediatric Traumatic Stress   has been reviewed.

Additional References

  • McGuier, E. A., Campbell, K. A., Byrne, K. A., Shepard, L. D., & Keeshin, B. R.. (2023). Traumatic stress symptoms and PTSD risk in children served by Children’s Advocacy Centers. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1202085. https://10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1202085

  • Shepard, L., Keeshin, B., Byrne, K., & Thorn, B. (2023). Screening for & responding to suicidality among youth presenting to a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). Child Maltreatment, 29(2), 272–282. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595231163592

Additional References

  • McGuier, E. A., Campbell, K. A., Byrne, K. A., Shepard, L. D., & Keeshin, B. R.. (2023). Traumatic stress symptoms and PTSD risk in children served by Children’s Advocacy Centers. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1202085. https://10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1202085

  • Shepard, L., Keeshin, B., Byrne, K., & Thorn, B. (2023). Screening for & responding to suicidality among youth presenting to a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). Child Maltreatment, 29(2), 272–282. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775595231163592

Date CEBC Staff Last Reviewed Research: June 2026

Date Originally Loaded onto CEBC: June 2026