Advice & Support

Try to find a doctor who knows trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, the gold standard treatment for sexual abuse.

A guide offering simple tips on what to expect, what to do, and what to look out for after a crisis.

Despite profound adverse experiences, the child Hushpuppy thrives in 'Beasts of the Southern Wild.' Why are some people more vulnerable to trauma?

Support and routine are essential for kids returning to school after they've been exposed to frightening news.

The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has many thinking of the effect of the storm on kids. It's also an opportunity to look at PTSD in DSM-5 and how clinicians are moving to treat more frequently.

Here we look at two stress-related disorders and why families should be on the lookout for some time after an upsetting event.

Dr. Jamie Howard discusses symptoms of traumatic response to the hurricane—a disaster that isn’t even over yet for many who lost heat and power, homes and hope

In times like this children are uniquely at risk to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, but with proper support they are also uniquely capable of employing their natural resilience. This section is dedicated to information and advice that can help affected families through the aftermath of Sandy, and beyond.

A disruptive behavior disorder could explain these symptoms, but so could PTSD. The key to making a correct assessment and providing the proper treatment is managing the oppositional behavior first.

The story of an 8-year-old, an angry drawing, and a school crisis shows what ER doctors are up against