PTSDpubs PTSDpubs, formerly known as PILOTS, is a freely available, bibliographic database providing access to the worldwide literature on PTSD and other mental health consequences of traumatic events. This database offers a custom PTSD and trauma focused thesaurus to help you create a precise search. The thesaurus includes specific PTSD symptoms, like hypervigilance, as well as terms such as PTSD (DSM-5) and PTSD (ICD-11) to help search by diagnostic criteria. It offers a detailed listing of tests and measures. Each record in PTSDpubs lists all instruments used within the publication, and users can search for publications that use a specific test or measure. PTSDpubs contains a comprehensive range of publication types, including journal articles, books, reports, newsletters, and dissertations and cross-disciplinary coverage of all publications relevant to PTSD and psychological trauma. PTSDpubs does not limit its coverage to selected journals, but tries to include all relevant publications. Subjects include traumatic stress and mental health sequelae, assessment, prevention, treatment, mental health services, professional ethics, public policy, and traumatized populations. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dates of Coverage: 1871 - Current.