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 ...

Meta-analysis of 13 studies found school-based interventions reduced PTSD, depression and anxiety after natural disasters, ...

A specialist form of therapy could offer hope for some of the most vulnerable young PTSD sufferers – according to a University of East Anglia study. Researchers investigated the effectiveness of ...

We all probably know about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a cluster of symptoms that a person might suffer after a traumatic event or series of events such as a car crash, a natural disaster, or ...

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 ...

University of South Florida researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify signs of post-traumatic stress disorder in children. It's challenging to recognize signs of PTSD in children ...

PTSD in children under the age of six can manifest through play, reenactment of traumatic themes or aspects related to the traumatic event and may also be expressed through anxiety-provoking dreams.