What kinds of disorders are you seeing in children after a traumatic event?

In the days after a a traumatic event, children may start to experience Acute Stress Disorder. Jamie Howard, PhD, elaborates on ASD as well as other disorders children may experience in the months following a trauma.

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  • What are signs of PTSD in children?

  • How long is the healing process for children with PTSD?

  • In general, how many children develop PTSD?

  • How do you define a traumatic event?

  • What is treatment for children with PTSD?

  • Is medication an effective treatment for children with PTSD?

  • What coping skills do you teach children with PTSD?

  • Should I let my child watch the news after a tragedy?

  • What does it mean to have resilience?

  • What are signs of stress in my kids?

Up Next

  • What are signs of PTSD in children?

  • How long is the healing process for children with PTSD?

  • In general, how many children develop PTSD?

  • How do you define a traumatic event?

  • What is treatment for children with PTSD?

  • Is medication an effective treatment for children with PTSD?

  • What coping skills do you teach children with PTSD?

  • Should I let my child watch the news after a tragedy?

  • What does it mean to have resilience?

  • What are signs of stress in my kids?

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