Research shows that trauma is not rare in childhood. According to Ilse Visser and colleagues, about 20% of trauma-exposed children and adolescents met the PTSD criteria under DSM-IV, while DSM-5 estimates were lower. Repeated trauma can raise concern for complex PTSD (C-PTSD), especially when a teen grows up around instability. This is because complex PTSD …
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Car Accident PTSD in Teen Boys — Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
According to one study, up to 46% of children and adolescents develop PTSD symptoms within the first four months after a road traffic crash. The review also states that 13%–25% may still struggle up to twelve months later. A car accident is one of the most frightening events in a young person’s life. The impact …
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Sports Injury and PTSD in Teen Boys: The Overlap No One Talks About
Studies have linked accidental injuries to teen PTSD in children and adolescents, with some estimating its prevalence at roughly 11.5%. You should view a torn ligament or a broken bone as more than just a physical problem. Remember to focus on their mental aspects too. In the long run, a sports injury can trigger several …
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Why Your Traumatized Teen Son Pushes You Away When He Needs You Most
Children who undergo trauma during early childhood often struggle to form secure attachments. That means they struggle to feel safe in relationships and trust caregivers, especially during adolescence. Trauma rewires how the brain reads other people’s intentions, connections, and safety. Because of these reasons, your teenage son may pull away when you try to reach …
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When Teen Boy Depression Comes With Flashbacks — What That Means
Depression is a common condition among teenagers. It is also one of the most common co-occurring conditions among teens with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That is a big number because around 8% of adolescents in the U.S aged 13 to 18 meet criteria for PTSD, and the prevalence in boys is 2.3%. When your son’s …
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