There is growing awareness and concern about the high prevalence of traumatic experience and its long-term impact on the physical and mental health of children. Professionals working in the field of child health have a crucial role in identifying children at risk and in providing support for resilience and recovery. This review provides an update on current research and good practice, as well as practical advice about the available evidence-based interventions and treatments.
Guinevere Tufnell MB BS MA (Cantab) FRCPsych is an Honorary Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, The Traumatic Stress Clinic, Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
Margaret DeJong MDCM FRCPsych(Can) FRCPsych(UK) is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Service Lead, Parent and Child Teams, Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
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