By Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center
Children and adolescents are exposed to a number of different traumatic events that can spark a lot of emotions and physical reactions. The effects of a traumatic event can last up into adulthood, causing several behavioral and mental health problems. To learn more about signs and symptoms of trauma and how to treat it, continue reading at the link below.
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