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5th International Child Development Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 15 - 17 November 2023, (Unpublished)
Disaster events such as an earthquake can have such a devastating effect on an individual that he or she develops the debilitating and mal-adaptive symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that are unrelated to natural disasters are much more common. Although the definition of PTSD is clearly delineated in the DSM-V, the signs & symptoms of PTSD are not always easy to recognize. The fact that most individuals exposed to even the most horrific trauma do not develop PTSD raises questions concerning its etiology. Because PTSD is frequently associated with depression and anxiety, the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder in children can appear complicated. Since the most important consideration for the treatment of PTSD is early detection and timely intervention, knowing when and how to provide the most appropriate support is vital to optimizing treatment outcomes for the child. This session will present the most current evidence from the literature concerning: 1. Risk factors that can lead to the development of PTSD, 2. Useful approaches to assessment, and 3. Practical intervention strategies for crisis intervention that reduce the risk of long-term sequelae.