Learn About PTSD
Anyone can experience the effects of trauma
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced an event that was dangerous, scary, shocking, or painful. Commonly associated with members of the military, PTSD can manifest in individuals of all ages and fields. Youth who have experienced childhood trauma are especially vulnerable to long lasting detrimental emotional and social effects. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that lead to physical, mental, and emotional disturbances through an individual’s life. Recognizing ACEs and signs of trauma in a child’s life can increase their likelihood of an optimal quality of life.
Click the links below for more information regarding PTSD, childhood trauma, and ACEs.
- What is PTSD and What Can We Do About It?
- Careers In Psychology
- What Makes an Event Traumatic for a Child?
- Child Mind Institute
- Adverse Childhood Experiences & Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- PsychCentral
- Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
- Child Mind Institute
- Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Effects of Childhood Trauma on Depression and Suicidality in Adulthood
- Psychiatric Times
- Video: Breaking the Silence about Childhood Trauma
- Understanding PTSD in Children
- CDC: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Helping Someone with PTSD
- 21 Ways to Support Someone with PTSD from People Who Have It
- Help Guide: PTSD
- National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events
- AACAP: PTSD
- CDC: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- Resources for Discussions about School Shootings