by Jolene | Apr 17, 2013 | In Children, PTSD
Medical Treatment or Child Abuse? “Do you suppose these medical tests and surgeries seem more like physical abuse to our baby?” My husband and I asked the doctors and nurses caring for our son that question over and over. Time after time, they poo-pooed...
by Jolene | Feb 18, 2013 | In Children, PTSD
10 Causes of PTSD in Children Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness vastly under-diagnosed in children. For that reason, I’ve been guest blogging about the topic at Friendship Circle of Michigan’s website. Previous posts in this series...
by Jolene | Jan 22, 2013 | In Children, PTSD
PTSD in Kids: What Is It? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in children. More common than adults, who want to believe they can protect kids from all harm, want to admit. Because PTSD in kids is real, parents, educators, medical professionals, therapists,...
by Jolene | Oct 2, 2012 | In Children, PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Why I Advocate for Kids with PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. The phrase makes me want to put my hands over my face, like the child in the picture, and pretend kids don’t get PTSD. Why I Advocate for Kids...
by Jolene | Mar 23, 2011 | In Children, PTSD
Can You Imagine Infant Surgery Without Anesthesia? Warning! This post is not for the faint at heart! At best, it will show you how far pediatric surgery has advanced since the 1950s. At worst, it will make you sick to think of the trauma endured by tens of thousands...
by Jolene | Jun 9, 2010 | In Children, PTSD
The first post in this series explored how invasive medical procedures can cause PTSD in children. The post listed four factors that increase the likelihood of PTSD developing. The factors are: Timing Anesthesia Age of patient Previous Trauma History As promised in...
