Worldwide there is an increase of children struggling with PTSD like symptoms since Covid-19 mandates and school shooting drills.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
The signs and symptoms of PTSD can vary from person to person, but some common ones include:
- Intrusive thoughts or memories of the traumatic event
- Flashbacks or nightmares related to the event
- Avoidance of anything that reminds the person of the event
- Feeling on edge or constantly alert to potential danger
- Hypervigilance and increased startle response
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Irritability or angry outbursts
- Feeling detached from others or emotionally numb
- Negative changes in beliefs or feelings, such as feeling guilty or ashamed
- Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed
- Physical symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, or sweating