Internationally recognized humanitarian, public speaker, writer and activist Amanda Lindhout will speak at the ISTSS Annual Meeting opening plenary session on Wednesday, November 6.

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Upcoming Events

June 6 - 9, 2013
ESTSS Conference
Trauma and its Clinical Pathways: PTSD and Beyond
Bologna, Italy
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September 23 - 24, 2013
Understanding Violence and Trauma in the Lives of Children and Adolescents
Sponsored by ISTSS, NKVTS, ESTSS
Oslo, Norway
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GLOBAL AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

The French Language Association for the Study of Stress and Trauma (ALFEST)

The French Language Association for the Study of Stress and Trauma (ALFEST) is a non-profit organization that includes members from Belgium, Canada, France, Lebanon, Switzerland, the Maghreb countries, and countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to promote and conduct research studies on stress and trauma to improve the treatment of PTSD and the well-being of those suffering from trauma. ALFEST publishes an online journal, Trauma: The Journal of Alfest to publish and disseminate results of studies related to trauma.

ISTSS Mission Statement

ISTSS is an international, interdisciplinary professional organization that promotes advancement and exchange of knowledge about traumatic stress. This knowledge includes:

Understanding the scope and consequences of traumatic exposure
Preventing traumatic events and ameliorating their consequences
Advocating for the field of traumatic stress