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6 cze 2024 · Potentially traumatic events include: Psychological, physical, or sexual abuse. Community or school violence. Witnessing or experiencing domestic violence. National disasters or terrorism. Commercial sexual exploitation. Sudden or violent loss of a loved one. Refugee or war experiences.
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Children exposed to potentially traumatic events can develop chronic traumatic stress reactions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and other mental health issues.
A traumatic event is a frightening, dangerous, or violent event that poses a threat to a child’s life or bodily integrity. Witnessing a traumatic event that threatens life or physical security of a loved one can also be traumatic.
21 mar 2024 · Many children experience trauma throughout their lifetimes, with more than 67% facing at least one traumatic event by sixteen. 1 Various childhood events can leave long-lasting impacts on well-being, including abuse, emotional neglect, death, natural disasters, or racism.
This fact sheet presents information on how children and adolescents respond to traumatic events, and what family, friends, and trusted adults can do to help.
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events: This fact sheet presents information on how children and adolescents respond to traumatic events and what family, friends, and trusted adults can do to help.
9 paź 2024 · In the wake of a traumatic event such as episodes of violence or a natural disaster, your support and reassurance can help children with trauma. Your support can help them manage their fears, feel safe, guide them through their grief, and recover in a healthy way.