Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children

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You may be aware of returning soldiers suffering from PTSD but it can occur after any major shock or trauma in young people too.

Some typical symptoms include:

  • Flashbacks
  • Nightmares
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Edginess & irritability
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Loss of interest in things they used to find interesting
  • Being easily startled