Course The Emotional Impact of Disaster on Children and Families

Older children can manifest all of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, including irritability as well as emotional constriction. They often suffer from difficulties in attention that impair their concentration at school. In addition, somatic symptoms, such as headaches and stomachaches, are typical. Their worries about the disaster might become pervasive. They may attempt to prevent future dangers by asking questions about aspects of the event, including minor details that may seem obsessional. They may also re-enact troubling recollections through play or drawing.