Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be a mental and behavioral disorder which will develop due to exposure to a traumatic event, like sexual abuse, warfare, traffic collisions, maltreatment, violence or other threats on an individual's life. Symptoms may include disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams associated with the events, mental or physical distress to traumarelated cues, attempts to avoid trauma-related cues, alterations within the way an individual thinks and feels, and a rise within the fight-or-flight response. These symptoms last for quite a month after the event. Young children are less likely to point out distress, but instead may express their memories through play. An individual with PTSD is at a better risk of suicide and intentional self-harm
