This paper reviews the prevalence of psychological morbidities in children who have been
exposed to war-related traumas or terrorism as well as the diversity of war-related casualties …

The atrocities of war have detrimental effects on the development and mental health of
children that have been documented since World War II. To date, a considerable amount of …

This article reviews and reflects on studies that have explored the effects of war on children
around the world. Most are cross-sectional and based on self-reports. They describe a range …

OBJECTIVE: According to most studies, more than half of children exposed to war meet
criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although we know that children are …

Acts of war and terrorism are increasingly prevalent in contemporary society. Throughout
history, weaponry has become more efficient, accurate, and powerful, resulting in more …

Recent international events have drawn attention to the effects of war-related events and
processes on children and their families. This review of the literature concerning the …

This paper summarizes the results of systematic studies published in peer-reviewed journals
from 1999 to 2002 addressing post-traumatic stress reactions in children after mass …

Mass trauma experiences that have an impact on children and adolescents include natural
disasters, human-made disasters (including intentional [ie, terrorism] and unintentional [ie …

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the literature about the clinical presentation and treatment
interventions of childhood reactions to terrorism-induced trauma. METHOD: The literature on …

This paper presents an overview of the psychological effects of trauma on children and
adolescents with specific attention to the epidemiology of traumatic experiences, risk factors …