Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Adolescents

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This paper states that PTSD is an anxiety disorder, which has its origins in the psychological reactions to a traumatic event, perceived by the individual as being traumatic. The paper says that, while PTSD can occur at any age, younger people are especially susceptible because they have developed fewer strategies for coping with severe stress and that the future psychological development of adolescent PTSD victims is jeopardized by the condition. The author concludes that a multi-faceted treatment program, administered as soon as the trauma is identified, is the best response to prevent and repair the harm to the individual.

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"Diagnosis is complex; a range of criteria must be present in order to diagnose PTSD accurately. Early intervention can help to mediate the impact of trauma, as can factors in the individual's life, including personal resilience and social support. Trauma can also be aggravated by the presence of other stressors and the context in which the trauma occurs, and effective treatment must address all of the factors surrounding the trauma."

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