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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs as a result of a traumatic event in a child's life.

Symptoms may include:

• Frequent memories of the event
• Sleeplessness
• Angry outbursts
• Regressive behavior

Services that may be beneficial for a child with PTSD include:

• Individual counseling
• Behavior management
• Medication

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Where can I find further information?

National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
Seeks to increase the capacity of individuals and communities to reduce the incidence and impact of violence on children and families.

PTSD in Children and Adolescents
National Center for PTSD (2005)
Provides information regarding what events cause PTSD in children, how many children develop it, risk factors, what PTSD looks like in children, other effects of trauma on children, and treatment.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (1999)
Factsheet on PTSD.

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Updated on February 2, 2010