Psychologists at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry carried out studies on children aged two to 10 who had been involved in traffic accidents. The research found that around one in ten children showed signs of post-traumatic stress even six months after their accident. This is the same rate of post traumatic stress found in older children and adults who have been exposed to similar situations. The institute says the findings highlight the need to improve mental health support for young children after traumatic incidents, particularly in...