concerned female therapist talks to young distressed female about the symptoms of ptsd in teenagers

How Can I Tell the Symptoms of PTSD in Teenagers?

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently reported statistics about teen mental health, including those suffering PTSD. Among those in North America, statistics show that five percent of teenagers have post-traumatic stress disorder. Even with 1.5 percent of young people suffering severe effects of this treatable disorder, parents still remain unclear of the symptoms…