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The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder EDITORIAL The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder N THIS ISSUE OF THE ARCHIVES,MELS ET AL PRO- human immunodeficiency virus. A child who has experi- vide clear and convincing evidence that chil- enced physical violence cannot fully heal when experienc- dren who experience political conflict and war ing PTSD. Posttraumatic stress disorder also jeopardizes have significantly higher rates of posttraumatic economic development efforts. Undiagnosed and un- I stress disorder (PTSD). As this research shows, treated PTSD will make it impossible for children to grow children and adolescents who are exposed to war and vio- to become productive members of their community. lent conflicts are at a much greater risk of the serious nega- As the world watches, more and more children are in tive health impact of PTSD. the direct line of fire in conflicts that have raged for a Posttraumatic stress disorder has been shown to have generation. We may have to watch another generation serious physical and mental health consequences. Stud- of children growing up in violent conflict. ies have demonstrated that PTSD can contribute to long- It is clear that we must begin to build a community- term health conditions. We know that PTSD is serious http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Pediatrics American Medical Association

The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

McDermott, Jim
JAMA Pediatrics , Volume 163 (6) – Jun 1, 2009
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The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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EDITORIAL The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder N THIS ISSUE OF THE ARCHIVES,MELS ET AL PRO- human immunodeficiency virus. A child who has experi- vide clear and convincing evidence that chil- enced physical violence cannot fully heal when experienc- dren who experience political conflict and war ing PTSD. Posttraumatic stress disorder also jeopardizes have significantly higher rates of posttraumatic economic development efforts. Undiagnosed and un- I stress disorder (PTSD)....
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American Medical Association
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Copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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2168-6203
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2168-6211
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10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.108
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19487618
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Abstract

EDITORIAL The Forgotten Victims of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder N THIS ISSUE OF THE ARCHIVES,MELS ET AL PRO- human immunodeficiency virus. A child who has experi- vide clear and convincing evidence that chil- enced physical violence cannot fully heal when experienc- dren who experience political conflict and war ing PTSD. Posttraumatic stress disorder also jeopardizes have significantly higher rates of posttraumatic economic development efforts. Undiagnosed and un- I stress disorder (PTSD). As this research shows, treated PTSD will make it impossible for children to grow children and adolescents who are exposed to war and vio- to become productive members of their community. lent conflicts are at a much greater risk of the serious nega- As the world watches, more and more children are in tive health impact of PTSD. the direct line of fire in conflicts that have raged for a Posttraumatic stress disorder has been shown to have generation. We may have to watch another generation serious physical and mental health consequences. Stud- of children growing up in violent conflict. ies have demonstrated that PTSD can contribute to long- It is clear that we must begin to build a community- term health conditions. We know that PTSD is serious

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JAMA Pediatrics – American Medical Association

Published: Jun 1, 2009

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