Post-traumatic stress disorder in a child following an automobile accident
Jones, R.W.; Peterson, L.W.
Journal of Family Practice 36(2): 223-225
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0094-3509 PMID: 8426143 Document Number: 419083
A 3-year-old girl was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a minor automobile accident. The child presented with nightmares, violent play, and trauma-specific fears. The common symptoms of PTSD in childhood are reviewed, and the importance of careful history-taking and prompt referral to a mental health professional are discussed.