Citation

Jones RW, Peterson LW. J. Fam. Pract. 1993; 36(2): 223-225.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Dowden Health Media)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8426143

Abstract

A 3-year-old girl was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a minor automobile accident. The child presented with nightmares, violent play, and trauma-specific fears. The common symptoms of PTSD in childhood are reviewed, and the importance of careful history-taking and prompt referral to a mental health professional are discussed.

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