Emotional toll from mass trauma can disrupt children's sense of competence

Thursday, May 25, 2017 - 08:22 in Psychology & Sociology

Traumatic events, such as a terrorist attack or natural disaster, can effect children's perceptions of competence. According to a new study, children with higher levels of competence were more resilient and had fewer PTSD symptoms following a traumatic event.

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