What Is Post Traumatic Stress?
7. How Are Children Affected?
Approximately 4% of children under 18 years old are affected by PTSD. Children who experience intense trauma in their lives can be diagnosed with this mental health condition. Some are diagnosed immediately after the trauma, while others don’t exhibit symptoms until months later.
The signs and symptoms of PTSD and related treatment options for children are similar to those for adult cases. Children may also worry more about dying, have difficulties in school and begin to re-enact the event while playing. Children may also act younger than their age because of PTSD. These regressive behaviors can include bedwetting and thumb sucking.
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