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Posttraumatic stress disorders in children and adolescents

B D Perry1, I Azad

  • 1CIVITAS Academy, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. bperry@bcm.tmc.edu

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|August 10, 1999
PubMed

Insights

Millions of children experience trauma, with over 30% developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This condition significantly impacts emotional, behavioral, and physical health, requiring further research and intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood trauma is a prevalent issue affecting millions annually.
  • Over 30% of traumatized children develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • PTSD symptoms include reenactment, avoidance, and hyperreactivity, impacting multiple life domains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the impact of childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder.
  • To highlight the multifaceted symptoms and long-term health consequences.
  • To review current treatment modalities for childhood PTSD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of childhood trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder.
  • Analysis of symptom clusters and associated physical/medical problems.
  • Overview of existing therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

  • Childhood trauma leads to significant emotional, behavioral, cognitive, social, and physical issues.
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifests as reenactment, avoidance, and hyperreactivity.
  • Childhood trauma is linked to substantial physical and medical problems throughout life.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an understudied public health concern.
  • Effective treatments like psychotherapy and CBT exist but require wider application.
  • Continued attention and research are crucial for addressing childhood PTSD.

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