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023 - Pediatric Trauma and Stress - Part 2 - Developmental Perspectives
023 - Pediatric Trauma and Stress - Part 2 - Developmental Perspectives
Let me know what you think! - This is the second of a three-part series on pediatric trauma, delveing into the epidemiology and underlying mechanisms of trauma-related disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. O'Leary discusses what might increase risk of developing PTSD after trauma. The discussion also explores the neurobiological impact of trauma, detailing how it can dysregulate the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, alter neurotransmitter systems, and affect crucial brain regions like the am...