PTSD In Children & Teens
On December - 28 - 2014
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents occurs as a result of a child’s exposure to 1 or more major traumatic events. Such events can take many forms, including physical or sexual assaults, natural disasters, accidents, traumatic death or injury of a loved one, and emotional abuse or neglect. READ MORE HERE
PTSD in Children and Teens
PTSD – American Academy of Child and Adolescent
PTSD Symptoms in Children Age Six and Younger
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Helpguide.org
Post-traumatic stress disorder in children
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