Could a 5-Session therapy help teens with PTSD?

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Aim 1 (Obj. 1.1) Inclusion Criteria for Adolescents with PTSD: 1. Between the ages of 12 through 18 years old. 18-year-old participants who turn 18 after the date in which they consent to participate may participate, but may not enroll in the study if already at the age of 19. 2. Accompanying, consenting caregiver (exception, 18-year-olds can provide consent without accompanying caregiver) 3. Exposure to one or more potentially traumatic event(s) on the NCVTRC clinic phone screen. 4. Ability to comprehend English. 5. A score of greater than or equal to 6 on the Child Trauma Screen (CTS) 6. Residence in the state of South Carolina. Aim 1 (Obj. 1.1) Exclusion Criteria for Adolescents with PTSD: 1. Active psychosis, bipolar disorder, or a comorbid condition that requires a higher level of immediate care (e.g., anorexia nervosa, alcohol withdrawal). 2. Active suicide risk with ideation, plan and intent. 3. Active, ongoing violence, abuse, or other ongoing traumatic events that indicate immediate safety concerns. 4. Children in foster care, kinship care, or with active Department of Social Services (DSS) investigations. 5. History of pervasive developmental or intellectual disability. 6. Any other medical or psychiatric condition that compromise the participant's ability to safely participate. 7. Inability or unwillingness of the caregiver to consent for adolescent to participate (exception, 18-year-olds can provide consent without accompanying caregiver). Aim 1 (Obj. 1.1) Inclusion Criteria for PTSD Treatment Providers: 1. Masters-level degree or higher in psychology or a related discipline (e.g., social work; counseling). 2. Current provider of trauma-focused treatment to adolescents with PTSD in an outpatient setting for a minimum of one year. 3. Ability to comprehend English. 4. Consent to participate in a one time study visit. Aim 1 (Obj 1.1) Inclusion Criteria for Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Providers: 1. Masters-level degree or higher in psychology or a related discipline (e.g., social work; counseling). 2. Current status as a mental health clinician housed in an integrated pediatric primary care setting. 3. Ability to comprehend English. 4. Consent to participate in a one-time study visit. There are no exclusion criteria for Aim 1 Providers. Aim 1 (Obj 1.2 theater testing) and Aim 2 (RCT) Inclusion Criteria for Adolescents with PTSD: 1. Adolescent between the ages of 12 through 18 years old. 18-year-old participants who turn 18 after the date in which they consent to participate may participate, but may not enroll in the study if already at the age of 19. 2. Accompanying consenting caregiver (exception, 18-year-olds can provide consent without accompanying caregiver) 3. Endorsement of one or more exposure to past potentially traumatic event(s). Trauma event(s) must have occurred over one-month ago, per DSM-5 criteria. 4. Ability to comprehend English. 5. A score of greater than or equal to 21 on the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS). 6. Residence in the state of South Carolina. Aim 1 (Obj 1.2 theater testing) and Aim 2 (RCT) Exclusion Criteria for Adolescents with PTSD: 1. Active psychosis, bipolar disorder, or a comorbid condition that requires a higher level of immediate care (e.g., anorexia nervosa, alcohol withdrawal). 2. Active suicide risk with ideation, plan and intent. 3. Active, ongoing violence, abuse, or other ongoing traumatic events that indicate immediate safety concerns. 4. Children in foster care, kinship care, or with active DSS investigations. 5. History of pervasive developmental or intellectual disability. 6. Any other medical or psychiatric condition that compromise the participant's ability to safely participate. 7. Inability or unwillingness of caregiver to consent for adolescent to participate (exception, 18-year-olds can participate without an accompanying caregiver). 8. Lack of any memory of the traumatic event(s). 9. Individuals psychotropic medications must be stabilized on the medication for at least two weeks prior to study start date. Recruitment will not include special classes of subjects such as prisoners, pregnant women, or institutional individuals.