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Parent Tip of the Week: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that may develop following a time of extreme stress. As a parent, you want to be able to quickly recognize if your child is experiencing symptoms of this illness. If left untreated it may lead to changes in your child’s behaviors, emotions, thinking and even his or her physical health.

Symptoms of PTSD can be similar to other common disorders in children such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and depression. However, typical signs of PTSD include:

Impulsivity

Attention deficit

Depression

Emotional numbing

Social Avoidance

Dissociation

Insomnia

Aggressive behavior

Poor academic achievement

Delayed mental development

Learn more about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in children by going to our PTSD in children page.

Have a tip you want to share? E-mail Jackie Hirschorn at hirschoj@mhawestchester.org with your Parent Tip of the Week!

This material has been adapted by MHA from materials of the ACT (Adults and Children Together Against Violence) program developed by the American Psychological Association (APA), a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.

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