PTSD, also known as PTSD, is a mental disorder that can occur after a person experiences a traumatic event (National). Traumatic event refers to something disturbing or shocking that an individual saw, heard about, or personally experienced. Approximately 7.7 million adults are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (NIH). Symptoms of the disorder will begin within 3 months of the traumatic event and in some rare cases may not appear until years later. PTSD is grouped into 3 general groups; intrusive memories, avoidance and numbness, and increased anxiety or emotional arousal (Mayo). Intrusive memories include symptoms such as flashbacks, which might last minutes or even days, or upsetting dreams about the traumatic event. Avoidance and emotional numbing can include trying to avoid talking about the event, avoiding activities you once enjoyed, memory problems, and maintaining intimate relationships. Symptoms of anxiety and increased arousal might include irritability or anger, overwhelming guilt or shame, being easily startled or startled, and hearing or seeing things that aren't there. Many events could cause a person to have PTSD, but some examples are: combat exposure, sexual or physical abuse of children or adults, terrorist attack, car accidents, or natural (national) disasters. PTSD symptoms come and go. There may be certain situations and noises that cause symptoms. Recent wars are bringing increased awareness of PTSD among citizens. With all the men and women in the military and the majority going overseas to fight, they have seen things that could cause PTSD. Being shot, seeing your friends killed, or witnessing death up close can all lead to the disorder. ...... half of the paper ...... a was. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 display PTSD by thinking that if they pay attention they can avoid future trauma. They don't have flashbacks or problems remembering the trauma like adults would. PTSD in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 begins to resemble that of adults, but exhibits more aggressive or impulsive behavior. Treatment in children and adolescents is more or less the same as for adults. A more useful type of therapy with children is play therapy. When they cannot face the trauma directly, the use of games, drawings and other methods is useful to help them process the traumatic event. As parents, you want to carefully observe your children and make sure that nothing dramatic changes in their daily lives. Watch for sleep problems, behavioral problems, and avoidance of certain people or places. You want to make sure that nothing changes in school with friends or in academic performance.