Are Children likely to suffer from Stress disorder?

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     PTSD which has always been discussed amongst counselors, psychiatric and many of the psychological scholars have added light towards the adult stress disorder problems. we living in India do not believe in mental disorders, especially in children. PTSD have started overshadowing children too.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. It can affect people of all ages. A child with PTSD keeps having scary thoughts and memories of a past event. He or she finds the event terrifying, either physically or emotionally. 

PTSD may be accompanied by: Depression, Substance abuse, Anxiety

A child or teen may suffer from PTSD after one of these traumatic events:

  1. Bad accidents, such as car or train wrecks

  2. Invasive medical procedures, especially for children younger than age 6

  3. Animal bites

  4. Natural disasters, such as floods or earthquakes

  5. Manmade tragedies, such as bombings

  6. Violent personal attacks, such as a mugging, rape, torture, or kidnapping

  7. Physical abuse

  8. Sexual assault

  9. Sexual abuse

  10. Emotional abuse or bullying

  11. Neglect

Children and teens with PTSD feel a lot of emotional and physical distress when exposed to situations that remind them of the traumatic event. Some may relive the trauma over and over again. They may have nightmares and disturbing memories during the day. Not every child or teen who goes through a trauma gets PTSD. PTSD is diagnosed only if symptoms keep happening for more than 1 month and are negatively affecting the child’s life and how he or she functions. For those with PTSD, symptoms most often start within 3 months after the traumatic event. But they can also start months or years later.

A child psychiatrist or mental health expert can diagnose PTSD. He or she will do a mental health evaluation.  

How can you help prevent PTSD in your child?

These measures may help prevent PTSD in children:

  • Teach children that it is OK to say no to someone who tries to touch his or her body or make him or her feel uncomfortable.

  • Encourage prevention programs in your community or local school system.

Is your child free from PTSD? 
Talk with them Today.


    


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