Although posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been well characterized in adults, its
epidemiology in children is unclear. The current study provides the first population-based …

Context Traumatic events are common and are related to psychiatric impairment in
childhood. Little is known about the risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) across …

Systematic examination of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children is relatively
recent. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition (DSM-III)[1] …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by exposure to a traumatic event and
the subsequent development of symptoms that fall into four clusters (ie, intrusions …

Objective Although exposure to potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) is common among
youths in the United States, information on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) risk …

Studies of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescence published from 2000 to
2011 indicate that adolescents are at greater risk of experiencing trauma than either adults …

Objective Trauma exposure is common in preschool-aged children. Understanding the
psychological impact of such exposure and the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder …

Background Understanding the natural course of child and adolescent posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) has significant implications for the identification of, and intervention for, at …

OBJECTIVE: To examine posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other comorbid forms of
psychopathology in a sample of children exposed to chronic abuse and single-event trauma …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric condition in childhood and
adolescence. Rates vary widely depending upon the type of trauma exposure. Interpersonal …