May 5, 2021
When we hear the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, often the
image of a combat veteran comes to mind, but a relatively new field
is emerging - that of pediatric PTSD. This is a field of growing
importance as we recognize that traumatized youth need treatment
for this. Spearheading research in this area is Dr. Ryan Herringa.
In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Herringa discuss the
history of PTSD, how it often manifests in both adults and
children, as well as the types of traumas that can cause pediatric
PTSD. They also discuss the long term implications and risks for
pediatric PTSD, as well as the structural and functional changes to
the brain due these lingering traumas.
Key Takeaways:
"Any type of trauma that involves the potential for serious injury or threat of life, in oneself (in the child) or, potentially, to someone else (such as a loved one or family member) can cause PTSD in a child." — Dr. Ryan Herringa
Connect with Dr. Ryan Herringa:
Professional Bio: psychiatry.wisc.edu/staff/herringa-ryan
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryan-herringa-b2a31320
BRAVE Research Center: brave.psychiatry.wisc.edu
Connect with Therese:
Website: www.criticallyspeaking.net
Twitter: @CritiSpeak
Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net
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