Post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents.
Summary: Briefly reviews treatment approaches to Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in young people, in particular the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Outlines criteria for diagnosing PTSD, clinical features of PTSD, risk factors and management. Aimed at helping clinicians and others working with children to recognise the signs of PTSD and ensure they know when to refer cases on to a GP and/or CAMHS if specific intervention is required.
| Publication details: Community Practitioner Volume 84 Issue 12, 2011 pp 33-35 |
| Authors: Chowdhury, Uttom, and Pancha, Amit |
