How do teens behave differently than adults in PTSD?

Behavior of children in PTSD.

Older children and teens usually behave more like those seen in adults.They may also develop distructive,disruptive,disrespectful behaviors.Older children and teens may feel guilty for not preventing injury or accidents.They may also have thoughts of revenge.In addition..

1.Symptoms that make it hard to go about daily life such as go to school or work with friends and take care of important tasks.

2.Minimum one re-experiencing symptom.

3.Minimum three avoidance symptoms.

4.Minimum two hyperarousal symptoms.