magnesium that is available, thereby triggering PTSD.
In addition, if a child doesn’t have a good support system, and, therefore, has no way of working through the emotional aspects of a trauma, PTSD is more likely to occur.
The following is a list of the kinds of events that are likely to trigger PTSD:
•Natural disasters like floods and hurricanes
•Family dysfunction (arguments, physical fights)
•Losing one’s residence/frequent moves
•Surviving war or violent events like mass shootings
•Being the victim of bullying
•Death of a loved one
•Parental divorce or separation
•A friend’s or relative’s suicide
•Attacks from animals such as dog bites
•Neglect from a parent or caregiver
•Car accidents
•Fires
•Physical abuse
•Pressure to perform at school or in sports
•Illness
•Physical accidents or injury
•Sexual abuse
•Personal attacks such as robbery or rape
•Emotional abuse from family or peers
•Witnessing violence
•Witnessing a serious accident, injury or death
•Substance abuse