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For example, the internal organs are closer in proximity to each other in children than in adults; this places children at higher risk of traumatic injury. [ 1 ] Children present a unique challenge in trauma care because they are so different from adults - anatomically, developmentally, physiologically and emotionally.
Conflicts and emergencies around the world pose detrimental risks to the health, safety, and well-being of children. There are many different kinds of conflicts and emergencies, for example, violence, armed conflicts, war, and natural disasters. Some 13 million children are displaced by armed conflicts and violence around the world. [1]
Childhood trauma is often described as serious adverse childhood experiences. [1] Children may go through a range of experiences that classify as psychological trauma; these might include neglect, [2] abandonment, [2] sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse. [2] They may also witness abuse of a sibling or parent, or have a mentally ...
When a child feels fear, a parent can say, “I see and hear you are feeling scared.” Allow the child to know they are being seen and heard. As a therapist, here are tips I give parents to help ...
It's a statement echoed by Murthy: "Many young people are resilient, able to bounce back from difficult experiences such as stress, adversity, and trauma." Twohy went on to say that "children and ...
The effects of this trauma can be experienced very differently depending on factors such as how long the trauma was, how severe and even the age of the child when it occurred. Negative childhood experiences can have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. [ 3 ]
After authorities arrived on the scene, the child was flown to nearby Dayton Children’s Hospital, where doctors informed police she had suffered a skull fracture on the back of her head, WHIO ...
Teachers in emergencies are exposed to higher rates of trauma, whether directly or through their interactions with students. The emotional pressure of working in a traumatic setting and with traumatized individuals can have negative impacts on teachers’ mental health , which not only leads to personal and professional costs but also limit ...