Tag Archives: symptoms

What is child abuse: Definitions, signs, and symptoms

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Dr. G

Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect isn’t rare, even if we wish it were. This matters. Continue reading →

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Childhood PTSD Symptoms in Tots, Teens, and In Between

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Dr. G

Symptoms of childhood PTSD change as children mature. Behavioral clues and symptoms in a 2-year-old will be different from those of an 8-year-old, and the 8-year-old’s symptoms may be markedly different from those of an 17-year-old. Continue reading →

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When do the effects of trauma cross the line into PTSD?

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Dr. G

Kids with PTSD are more likely to have Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Separation Anxiety Disorder, males with PTSD are more likely to have concomitant substance use disorders and Conduct Disorder, with depressive, bipolar, anxiety and substance use disorders occurring more commonly among adults with PTSD. Continue reading →

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What do kids and teens with depression look like?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dr. G

Today, we’ll help readers develop a mental picture of what they might notice in a child or teen experiencing an episode of Major Depression. Continue reading →

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