Post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents or pediatric PTSD refers to pediatric cases of post-traumatic stress disorder. Children and adolescents may encounter highly stressful experiences that can significantly impact their thoughts and emotions. While most children recover effectively from such events, some who experience severe stress can be affected long-term. This prolonged impact can stem from direct exposure to trauma or from witnessing traumatic events involving others.

When children develop persistent symptoms (lasting over one month) due to such stress, which cause significant distress or interfere with their daily functioning and relationships, they may be diagnosed with PTSD.

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