Understanding PTSD in Children: Signs and How to Support Recovery
Duration: 0h 6m 40s
Published: October 2018
Warning: Please note – some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children.
Exposure to traumatic events is very common in young people. After a trauma, a child may feel distressed, tearful or in shock. In most cases, they will recover well with family support, but if these feelings persist, they may have developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
This film features real-life accounts from young people experiencing PTSD and shows the importance of early intervention by parents and teachers. It explains how to identify and help a child showing symptoms of PTSD.
