CPTSD includes symptoms like avoidance, intrusions, and emotional and relationship difficulties. Children with CPTSD may act out trauma during play and become very clingy. Seek medical attention if ...

Long-term trauma, such as abuse or captivity, can lead to Complex PTSD, which causes problems with identity, relationships, ...

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD or cPTSD) describes a set of disruptive symptoms that emerge after experiencing inescapable traumatic life events, especially those of a horrific or ...

Experiencing trauma can sometimes lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This serious mental health condition is marked by changes in mood, intrusive memories, avoidant behavior, and a ...

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Complex trauma is described as a child’s exposure to multiple events that were experienced as traumatic to that child and typically have long-term negative effects on their adult life. Complex trauma ...

Whereas someone may develop PTSD after a single traumatic event, like an assault, CPTSD can occur with repeated trauma, such ...

Trauma resulting from combat, car accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse can leave a deep imprint on both the brain and body. The effects of these experiences ...

PTSD is a widespread injury that affects millions across the globe – none more so than those who are living in war zones, ...