The Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress (PILOTS) Database is an electronic index to the worldwide literature on PTSD and other mental health consequences of exposure to traumatic events. It is free to use, and does not require an account or password. Sponsored and hosted by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, it covers literature across all domains of trauma, not just veteran-related research.

Consider signing up to this useful newsletter that helps professionals keep abreast of the latest clinically relevant research. Newsletters are sent 6 times per year and contain brief updates on relevant research, with an emphasis on assessment and treatment issues.

For those wanting more detailed information on topics, each quarterly contains a review article on a PTSD-relevant topic written by invited experts. The article also includes a select bibliography, with the published abstracts of the key references.

Phoenix Australia has a range of useful resources to help you in your work with people who have experienced trauma including The Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, resources for people affected by trauma such as fact sheets & booklets, and screening tools for trauma and PTSD

DVA Evidence Compass is a website whereby research literature is organised, reviewed, synthesised and disseminated on questions of high importance to DVA. The Evidence Compass contains literature reviews that utilise three main methodologies, including systematic reviews, rapid evidence assessments, and narrative reviews. The choice of methodology depends on the type of question, the degree of certainty about the conclusions reached, the time available to conduct the review and cost.