By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Many children have fears and worries, and may feel sad and hopeless from time to time. Strong fears may appear at different times during development.
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If the threats we encounter are extreme, persistent, or frequent, we become too sensitized, overreacting to minor challenges and sometimes experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
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