For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
What Is Childhood Trauma?
Trauma in childhoodnot only constitutes physical,emotional, or sexual abuse but exposure to traumatic events as well.
Verywell / Madelyn Goodnight
What Determines a Child’s Reaction to Traumatic Events?
These behaviors are still regularly reported by mental health professionals in their daily practices with adults.
Children suffering from PTSD may alsore-experience the traumaoravoid thingsthat may remind them or cause them to remember the trauma.
Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults
The effects of childhood trauma can last well into adulthood.
Trauma can impact future relationships and lead to other issues like depression and low self-esteem.
One studyasked 911 students (492 female and 419 male) about their experiences with trauma as children.
They are also likely to abuse alcohol and other substances.
It’s even possible that these traumas impacted the brain in a specific way.
Recognizing how the brain has been impacted could lead to advancements in treatment when it comes totherapyand medical intervention.
Know that it’s possible for you to always start working on yourself and seek help from a therapist.
Find out which option is the best for you.
American Psychological Association.Children and Trauma.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.How Common is PTSD in Children and Teens?.
2015;48(3):345-349.
