Graduation Year
2019
Date of Submission
12-2018
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Marjorie Charlop
OCLC Record Number
1088420644
Abstract
This paper aims to explore and discuss the points found in published research articles addressing posttraumatic stress disorder in children following the Bosnian Genocide, the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina. The articles vary in their emphasis, methods, and conclusions, but all focus in one way or another on how the occurrence of war, terrorism, and natural disaster have resulted in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in youth. Intervention following traumatic events, however, rarely focus on treating mental health needs, and instead, focus on resolving any primary needs of vulnerable populations. The recommended treatment strategies for PTSD in youth require high quality mental health care and great accessibility for victims of trauma. Considering the high prevalence of PTSD in children following traumatic experiences, treatment of PTSD symptoms is necessary to ensure that youth can fully function in their daily lives without a constant reminder of the trauma they experienced.
Recommended Citation
Basic, Ajlina, "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children Following the Bosnian Genocide, the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11, and Hurricane Katrina" (2019). CMC Senior Theses. 2056.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2056
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
