• Trauma: Myth Busting

Trauma: Myth Busting

Duration: 11 mins

Description

Professor Sarah Halligan's talk provides an introduction to PTSD in children and adolescents, addressing common myths about the disorder. She discusses the types of events that can lead to PTSD in this demographic and key characteristics of PTSD. Halligan explains the expected initial distress following exposure to trauma, the potential improvement in PTSD symptoms over time, and what these symptoms might look like. Additionally, she covers individual risk factors influencing the likelihood of PTSD development following a trauma. Key questions often raised by parents and others, such as 'Is it OK to talk to children about trauma?', are also discussed.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the kinds of events that can lead to PTSD in children and adolescents
B. To understand how PTSD presents in children and adolescents exposed to trauma and patterns of recovery over time
C. To understand the support that can help children and adolescents affected by PTSD, including available treatments

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