A traumatic event, such as a car accident or a natural disaster, can leave a lasting effect on a young child’s mind without being noticed by their parents. Authors of a new study found that children can experience nightmares, develop fears and feel unsafe as a result of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Kids with […]
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Terrifying airplane flight offers unique insight into PTSD
A terrifying near-accident on an airplane has offered new insight on how a person’s memory processes influence the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) In 2001, Air Transat flight 236 nearly crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after running out of fuel; at the last minute the pilot was able to land safely on a small […]
