E10 – Pediatric PTSD

<p>First, Dr. Marusak talks with Vara, a young cancer survivor with PTSD symptoms. Then, she talks with Dr. Ryan Herringa, a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist at University of Wisconsin who specializes in the treatment and study of childhood traumatic stress and PTSD. For a video version of this episode, visit our BrainSTEMpodcast Youtube channel: <a href="// Youtube channel” ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJA47yll5ffIZ_xZgXqPiw/featured</a>.</p> <p>To learn more about Dr. Herringa's research, visit the BRAVE Research Center's website: <a href="// brave.psychiatry.wisc.edu/” ">brave.psychiatry.wisc.edu</a>. For resources for children and families, visit the <a href="https://www.nctsn.org/">National Child Traumatic Stress Network</a>, the <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">Trevor Project</a>, and the <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help">National Institute of Mental Health</a>. A local pediatrician or counselor can refer to a mental health provider, or <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us">Psychology Today's</a> website. Help is available 24 hours/day at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.</p> <p>BrainSTEM is hosted by neuroscientist Dr. Hilary Marusak. Audio by Amanpreet &amp; Manmeet Bhogal. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Society for Neuroscience and Michigan Society for Neuroscience.</p> <p>Subscribe, share, and <a href="https://msha.ke/brainstempodcast/">follow us!</a> Email us with topic or <a href="https://msha.ke/brainstempodcast/">guest suggestions</a>. Visit our website: <a href="https://brainstempodcast.wixsite.com/website">www.brainSTEMpodcast.com</a>.&nbsp;</p>