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The Impact Of Trauma On Young People : - Coggle Diagram
The Impact Of Trauma On Young People :
What
trauma is the damage done to the brain after a phisacly or emotionally scary or sad event.
the scientific term for someone dealing with trauma is P.T.S.D or Post Tramatic Stress Disorder in wich someone is struggling with a past memory that haunts them because of truma
how
Mass terrorism etc:school shootings or 9/11
natural disasters etc: tornados or earthquakes
phisical/sexual neglect and harm
sudden or violent loss of a loved one
refugge and war experiences (including if your loved one/s are in the army)
serious accidents and/or life threatening deasises
substance use (family or self)
discrimination or racisum
why:
When a trumatic event occurs it stays in the brain for a very long time. it does this because your brain remembers all the hurt you felt in that momment
exsampels include: having memories and flashbacks often, being anti-social and having a temper or having trouble sleeping
when
Between the ages 3-15, people are the most vulnerable too trauma because their brains are still developing !
However trama can happen at any age (yes even ages 6 months old to 2 years old. they typically don't remember the situation but it affects the way they act
where
Anywhere where the child/teen has been exposed to either phisical or emotional harm
examples: Schools, Homes, Places that are in war or places that have delt with natural disasters
The harm usually affects the brain but in violent cases it can hurt you phisicaly
who
Kids
Teens
toddlers
