Each child responds to trauma in a different way depending on the circumstances and their age and personality. What is common is that all children turn towards their parents and teachers for support in these situations. Hence, it is important to understand how to help your child deal wit...
Childhood trauma doesn’t go away just because you grow up. There can be a long-term impact on mental health, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Fortunately, knowing the symptoms of childhood trauma in adults, the effect it can have, and how to treat it can help you heal from a ...
Some common examples include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, bullying, witnessing violence, or living through a natural disaster. However, any event that causes intense fear, confusion, or helplessness can be traumatic for a child. When children experience trauma, it disrupts their ...
It is more common in females of childbearing age compared with males of the same age-group, and the incidence often reaches a peak in adults after 60 years of age with equal sex distribution. Many patients are asymptomatic or only present with mild mucocutaneous hemorrhage; however, severe ...
Twitter76 Facebook1.1k LinkedIn58 Print Exposure to traumatic experiences in childhood can have a negative impact on the development of the brain when it's most vulnerable. Cases of childhood maltreatment are more common than reported; conservative estimates show over 45,000 Australian children were...
You don’t need to stand in the way of growing friendships, but do encourage all gender activities when it makes sense. Don’t ignore the influence of media. Read and talk about books that interrupt stereotypes. As children get older, use Common Sense Media’s Gender and Digital Life ...
Postoperative pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a feared complication after heart surgery in children in whom increased pulmonary blood flow, pulmonary venous obstruction, or both, have caused increased pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) and reactivity.1, 2 The operative trauma (eg, the endothelial injur...
Yes, emotional neglect is an adverse childhood experience that can cause complex trauma in children. Is emotional neglect worse than physical abuse? Both neglect and abuse are harmful to children, and their damaging effects should not be minimized. However, some research does suggest emotional neglec...
There is no wrong way to have the conversation. Just start, and let the words come. Here are some things that might help. How to talk to kids after trauma. 1. Ask them what they know, and make space for more. Children will hear all sorts of things that sound like the truth but ...
For some, even just being aware of how past adversities and traumas can impact their current functioning, including physical andmental health, is an important first step. This can start the road to recovery. Some people may benefit from additional counselling and professional support to launch the...