PTSD And Me: Real Life Child Mental Health Experiences

Nip in the Bud

What

Content and trigger warning:
This is a personal account from one of our contributors to Nip in the Bud's film about PTSD. If you need to take a break and come back later to watch with a friend please do.
This information is not medical advice. It is generic and does not take into account your personal circumstances, physical well-being, mental status or mental requirements.
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Please note - some images and content may be upsetting or disturbing. This film is not intended to be watched by children. This short film features real-life accounts of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experienced by young people. Through their words, we see the importance of early intervention by parents and teachers.

Exposure to traumatic events is very common in young people. After a trauma, a child may feel distressed, tearful, or in shock. In most cases, they will recover well with family support but if these feelings persist, they may have developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Nip in the Bud strongly believes that early intervention and support for children ensures far better outcomes. This is one of our real-life experience films but we've also included other films about PTSD here on the Young Foundation platform. For more information, the accompanying comprehensive Fact Sheets, and additional resources visit our website.