Children and PTSD: Health risks linger long after acute psychological trauma ends
July 13, 2018 at 09:35 AM EDT
The 12 boys rescued from the flooded Tham Luang cave complex in Thailand have survived the extreme physical duress, but now they may face a daunting mental challenge: post-traumatic stress disorder. Their situation highlights a major pediatric medical issue: Children with PTSD are at risk of lifelong health issues.
