post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescence

This book examines the nature of post-traumatic stress disorder, what causes it, what it is like to live with PTSD, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); different types of trauma; and risk factors, co-occurring conditions, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD"--Provided by publisher.

A guide for teens to help build confidence and resilience and manage stress after a traumatic experience using cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.