Trauma-Informed Care in an 8-Year-Old With Neurodivergence and Childhood Adversity: Clinical Reflections and the Impact of Secondary Trauma in CAMHS
Aims: Children with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD, often face heightened vulnerability to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), shaping their mental health trajectories. Trauma-informed care (TIC) provides a structured framework for understanding and addressing these vulnerabiliti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425107473/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Children with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD, often face heightened vulnerability to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), shaping their mental health trajectories. Trauma-informed care (TIC) provides a structured framework for understanding and addressing these vulnerabilities within clinical practice. Additionally, working with trauma-exposed children places significant psychological demands on mental health professionals, contributing to secondary traumatic stress (STS) and burnout. This study presents a complex case from CAMHS, illustrating the intersection of ADHD, trauma, and systemic care challenges, alongside an exploration of clinician well-being within trauma-intensive settings. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |