After traumatic event, early intervention reduces odds of PTSD in children by 73 percent

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After traumatic event, early intervention reduces odds of PTSD in children by 73 percent

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After experiencing a potentially traumatic event - a car accident, a physical or sexual assault, a sports injury, witnessing violence - as many as 1 in 5 children will develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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After traumatic event, early intervention reduces odds of PTSD in children by 73 percent

sciencedaily.com — “A new approach that helps improve communication between child and caregiver, such as recognizing and managing traumatic stress symptoms and teaching coping skills, was able to prevent chronic and sub-clinical PTSD in 73 percent of children. The intervention, called the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention also reduced PTSD symptoms in children -- which can include reliving a traumatic experience, sleep disturbances or emotional numbness -- and promoted recovery more quickly than a compView full resource at sciencedaily.com

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