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This web page provides an overview of the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and the risk factors that may make it more likely for children to develop PTSD. It also describes the signs of PTSD in children and adolescents and different techniques to treat PTSD.
View ResourceThis web page focuses on SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, which aims to improve treatment and services for youth and families who have experienced traumatic events. It explores childhood trauma and links to resources for parents and caregivers, educators, health professionals, and more.
View ResourceThis fact sheet explains how youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at an increased risk for a variety of traumatic experiences. It covers the difficulty youth with IDD can have in communicating their needs and behaviors providers should look out for to better understand what is being communicated. The fact sheet also covers screening and assessment, as well as diagnostic considerations and treatment.
View ResourceThis online fact sheet discusses some treatments shown to be effective for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including forms of talk therapy as well as medication. The fact sheet notes which treatments have strong research support and which have less support from research and features links to additional information about treatment of PTSD.
View ResourceThis guide describes how a variety of interventions (e.g., isolation, quarantine, and child and adult social distancing) may be implemented in response to a pandemic flu outbreak. The resource highlights the significant role that behavioral health professionals would play in supporting these interventions and provides tools for testing community public health emergency plans.
View ResourceThis brief explores challenges faced by youth experiencing homelessness and defines trauma and related consequences, such as substance use, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It includes treatment considerations for mental health and substance use disorder service and treatment professionals when working with youth experiencing homelessness who are coping with trauma or retraumatization.
View ResourceCaring for kids after trauma, disaster and death: A guide for parents and professionals (second ed.)
This guide examines children’s reactions to disasters and trauma at different stages of development, as well as providing practical advice to parents and school staff for supporting children and adolescents in coping. Also included is information about when and how to get help for mental health problems in children. [Authors: Faculty and staff of the New York University Child Study Center, Koplewicz, H.S., and Cloitre, M.]
View ResourceThis web page provides a summary of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and includes reviews of relevant research findings on this model, which is used with children who have experienced a wide array of types of trauma. The page features a grief workbook, opportunities to receive a TF-CBT certification, and a resource for finding certified therapists trained in TF-CBT.
View ResourceThis part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's website defines childhood traumatic grief and explores its effects and possible interventions. It also links to related resources.
View ResourceThis website provides information about trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a variety of audiences. It includes information about trauma and PTSD associated with disasters, including incidents of mass violence.
View ResourceThis web page discusses what complex trauma is and when a child may be at risk of experiencing it. It also provides links to resources about the effects of complex trauma, screening tools, and interventions for children experiencing this type of trauma.
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