Differences Between PTSD and Developmental Trauma
United States Department of Homeland Security
Key Points
- PTSD symptoms include intrusive re-experiencing, avoidance of trauma reminders, changes in mood and cognition, and increased arousal and reactivity.
- The ACE study demonstrates the impact of chronic childhood trauma on adulthood functioning.
- People who have endured chronic trauma experience more pronounced and enduring symptoms.
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