What Is Child Traumatic Stress? Children who suffer from child traumatic stress are those who hav been exposed to one or more traumas over the course of their lives and develop reactions that persist and affect their daily lives after the events hav ended #youandyourmentalhealth

Traumatic reactions can include a variety of responses, such as: ❗ Intense and ongoing emotional upset, ❗depressive symptoms ❗anxiety, ❗behavioral changes, ❗difficulties with self-regulation, ❗problems relating to others or forming attachments #youandyourmentalhealth

❗regression ❗attention and academic difficulties, ❗nightmares, ❗difficulty sleeping ❗eating disorder and physical symptoms, such as: 1. aches and pains. Older children may use drugs or alcohol, behave in risky ways, or engage in unhealthy sexual activity. #oliveprime

Children who suffer from traumatic stress often have these types of symptoms when reminded in some way of the traumatic event. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime

Although many of us may experience reactions to stress from time to time, when a child is experiencing traumatic stress, these reactions interfere with the child’s daily life and ability to function and interact with others. #youandyourmentalhealth

Without treatment, repeated childhood exposure to traumatic events can affect the brain and nervous system and increase health-risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, eating disorders, substance use, and high-risk activities) #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma

Traumatic experiences leave a legacy of reminders that may persist for years. These reminders are linked to aspects of the traumatic experience, its circumstances, and its aftermath. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime

Children may be reminded by persons, places, things, situations, anniversaries, or by feelings such as renewed fear or sadness. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime

The effects of childhood trauma can last well into adulthood. Trauma can impact future relationships and lead to other issues like depression and low self-esteem. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime

Experiencing trauma in childhood can impact the way that you form attachments in romantic relationships. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime

According to research: adults who experienced trauma as kids are much more susceptible to depression and mood disorders, as well as thoughts of suicide. They are also likely to abuse alcohol and other substances. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma

Finally, they are more prone to developing chronic illnesses, like diabetes and heart disease, later in life. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealth

A Word from Olive Prime Psychological Services You are never too old or too far removed to seek help for something that happened when you were a child. Know that you can always start working on yourself and seek help from a therapist. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma

Know that your thoughts and feelings about things that happened to you years ago are just as valid now as they were then, and it is OK if it has taken you a while to get to a point where you are ready to work on it. #youandmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma

No matter when you experienced abuse in your life, it is never too late to seek help from a professional. #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #olivdprime

If you are a victim of child abuse or know someone who might be, they need help. Call our Hotline +234-9057000852, +234-9096965483 to speak with a professional therapist today. . For more mental health related issues, visit oliveprime.com #youandyourmentalhealth

Kindly share your childhood Traumatic experience on this thread. . Have you being sexually abused as a child? What are your deepest traumatic experience? let's hear from you and help you get closure. . #youandyourmentalhealth #childhoodtrauma #oliveprime

This is the end of this session, please keep a date with us next Saturday as explore more on mental health and it's related issues. . Meanwhile, below on the flyer are the various services we render at Olive Prime Psychological Services. . Until we come your way again next week, remain blessed

Stay healthy and stay alive by protecting your mental space. Avoid environment, people or things that can cause you mental breakdown. . . . . #oliveprime #oliveprimepsychologicalservices #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness #abuja

In Preparation for the "Parents wellness conference" coming up on 8th June 2024, Catch our very own amiable Dr. Bright on this Podcast as he lend his professional voice on the topic of discourse regarding special needs children. #oliveprime #mentalhealth #brainbloom #specialneeds