pediatrics
Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders (ASD and PTSD) in Children and Adolescents
Prognosis
Prognosis is much better for children with ASD than for those with PTSD, but both benefit from early treatment. Risk factors include ( Prognosis reference ) Severity of the trauma Associated physical injuries The underlying resiliency and temperament of children and family members Socioeconomic status Adversity during childhood (seeAdverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Response) Family dysfunction Minority status Family psychiatric history Family and social support before and after the trauma moderates the final outcome. 1.Trickey D, Siddaway AP, Meiser-Stedman R, et al: A meta-analysis of risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents.Clin Psychol Rev32(2):122-138, 2012. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2011.12.001 