A new study has shed light on why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression after experiencing a traumatic event. A new study has shed light on ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder is closely related to traditional PTSD but may have additional symptoms. Complex PTSD can happen if a person experiences repeated trauma over a long time. PTSD ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...

Most recently, DSM modifications for PTSD included a subtype group for children aged younger than 6 years. 18 Research has shown when diagnostic criteria that are sensitive to child developmental ...

The unique symptoms of PTSD in youth, and treatments specific to children after trauma. Exploring how PTSD looks different in children than in adults, what factors contribute to trauma’s long-term ...

Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're ...