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PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) in Children

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic situation or event. Your child may have seen the situation or event, or experienced it. Your child may continue to feel sad or helpless after the event. Your child may feel anxious or scared, even when he or she is not in danger. These feelings can affect your child's daily activities and relationships.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Call your child's doctor or therapist if:

Medicines:

Therapy

may be done in a group or one on one with a therapist. Family and friends are also an important part of recovery.

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

What you can do to help your child:

Find support and more information:

Follow up with your child's doctor or therapist as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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