Not just a veterans' problem: PTSD strikes children

Anyone can develop a disabling reaction to trauma. Far from being exclusive to military veterans, children and teens exposed to traumatic events early in their lives are at high risk of developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Boyle Heights youth David Torres became homeless when he was 12 years old. “Some people it affects a lot stronger, and they end up hurting themselves by doing stuff they shouldn’t do. So it’s always good to look out for help just so they can see how they can get over it.” Read a detailed story on Boyle Heights Beat.