An Invitation to Join

Engage the World Through ISTSS

Apply for Membership online today, or print an application and fax to 847-480-9282.

What is ISTSS?

ISTSS is the world's largest professional membership organization specializing in the field of traumatic stress. It is an international, multidisciplinary organization that promotes the advancement and exchange of knowledge about severe stress and trauma. ISTSS embraces and presents perspectives across races, ethnicities, and cultures.

Our mission includes understanding the scope and consequences of traumatic exposure, preventing traumatic events and ameliorating their consequences, and advocating for the field of traumatic stress. In addition to providing direct benefits to members, ISTSS represents the interests of members to other national and international organizations. These include the United Nations and the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma, which is dedicated to improving media coverage of trauma, conflict and tragedy.

Who are we?

Our members include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers, administrators, advocates, journalists, clergy and others with an interest in the effects, treatment and study of traumatic stress. ISTSS members come from a variety of settings around the world, including public and private health facilities, private practice, universities, research foundations, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.

It's Easy to Join

E-mail us for more information: istss@istss.org

ISTSS Member Benefits

Subscription to the Journal of Traumatic Stress
Published bi-monthly, JTS is the leading source in the traumatic stress field. Members have electronic access to prepublication articles, the current issue, and an archive of past issues.
Discounted rates for the ISTSS annual meeting, the world's foremost gathering of traumatic stress experts.
Traumatic StressPoints online newsletter. Published bi-monthly and available electronically, StressPoints connects members with news from the field and our organization.
Access to the "Members Only" section of the ISTSS Web site, which includes an online directory of all members. This invaluable resource is an instant connection to an extensive network of trauma experts.
Access to the Resources for Clinicians feature of the ISTSS Web site, which includes adult and child assessment instruments, treatment manuals and other validated tools to assist the busy clinician and researcher. Background information is available to all site visitors on the Resources for Clinicians page but full access through ISTSS is only available to members.
Discounts on use of the ISTSS Career Center
Members are able to use this Web-based resource to advertise positions and obtain resumes of potential candidates at substantially reduced cost. Job-seekers may post their resume for employees to view.
Discounts on selected publications from Taylor and Francis, a leading source of trauma journals and texts.
Eligibility for recognition and awards presented by ISTSS to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field.

Membership Rates

ISTSS offers a number of membership options to meet your individual needs.

Regular Member (with print journal and electronic access) - $165
Regular Member (electronic journal only) - $145
Student Member (with print journal and electronic access) - $90
Student Member (electronic journal only) - $70

For current members of ISTSS Affiliate Societies:

Regular Member (with print journal and electronic access) - $136
Regular Member (electronic journal only) - $116
Student Member (with print journal and electronic access) - $76
Student Member (electronic journal only) - $56

We also offer sliding scale membership rates, based on country of residence.

Engage the World. Apply for Membership today, or print an application and fax to 847-480-9282.