TY - JOUR PY - 1993// TI - Post-traumatic stress disorder in a child following an automobile accident JO - Journal of family practice A1 - Jones, R. W. A1 - Peterson, L. W. SP - 223 EP - 225 VL - 36 IS - 2 N2 - 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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