RT Journal
A1 McDermott J
T1 THe forgotten victims of posttraumatic stress disorder
JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
YR 2009
FD June 1
VO 163
IS 6
SP 587
OP 587
DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.108
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2009.108
AB 
Posttraumatic stress disorder has been shown to have serious physical and mental health consequences. Studies have demonstrated that PTSD can contribute to long-term health conditions. We know that PTSD is serious and that any added risk must be addressed through early screening and diagnosis. Delayed diagnosis of PTSD can further complicate serious long-term health consequences.