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Research Recruitment

Seeking Professionals Working with CPTSD, Emotionally Unstable PD, Attachment Disorders, or Autism

We are researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. 

We are looking for professionals, clinicians and therapists (any profession) with experience in the assessment and/or diagnosis of one of the following conditions: complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) or emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) or attachment disorders or autism.

This co-produced research aims to:

  • Understand methods of assessment, diagnosis, and differential diagnosis for these conditions in young people and adults,
  • Limit misdiagnosis and improve service user experience,
  • Develop consensus and recommendations on best practices for differential diagnosis.

What is asked of participants:

  • Approximately 20 minutes to complete the first online survey by March 31st,
  • To provide information about professional experiences and knowledge on the assessment and/or diagnosis of one of these conditions.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Experience in the assessment and/or diagnosis of at least one of the studied conditions (CPTSD or EUPD or attachment disorders or autism),
  • Relevant core profession (any mental health or healthcare profession),
  • Having at least 4 years of professional experience post qualification,
  • Using English proficiently.

For more details and/or to take part: https://tinyurl.com/DDAACEstudy or contact us at DDAACEstudy@kcl.ac.uk.

Rachel Sarr
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London
De Crespigny Park | London | SE5 8AF

Please Note: All articles requesting research participation must be approved by the ISSTD Scientific Committee prior to posting. This proposal has been approved by the ISSTD Scientific Committee in February 2023.