Children from ages 2-6 that have experienced traumatic events show signs of trauma that they don't understand & may not be very noticeable at first.

Adults and teens are affected by trauma as well although their maturity helps them to understand and process the events and return normality. For children, early-life trauma may alter their young brains to developmental and behavioral issues.

Not all children are the same when it comes to the effects of trauma but some common effects seen in children are clingy, fearful of new situations, easily frightened, difficult to control, aggressive, impulsive, difficulty regulating their behaviors and emotions. They may also have difficulty sleeping, lose recently acquired developmental skills, and  show regression in functioning/behavior.

unlike mature beings, younger minds aren't able as easily to grasp the concept that trauma is affecting them. These young children are unlikely to understand when they feel overwhelmed, scared, helpless, etc.

Children that experience symptoms of trauma are also mistaken for depression. Trauma symptoms closely mimic the symptoms of depression. These symptoms include too much or too little sleep, loss of appetite or overeating, unexplained irritability, anger and trouble focusing on projects, school work and conversation.

Sometimes the symptoms appear as anxiety disorder, obsessive or pervasive worry, difficulty separating from parents.

When children experience trauma, sometimes it causes children to try to get out of going to school. Children start showing a lack of interest and a lack of imagination/creativity.

Everyone is different but some common trauma responses in ages 11-16 are strong emotions like anger, sadness, guilt, grief, helplessness and anxiety. Some young adults may show overreaction to minor irritations, overthinking about their traumatic event or even continuously talking about it.

Trauma impacted adolescents show that they want to spend more time alone. These people may withdraw from their family and friends, they may also feel like they have an increased need for independence. These adolescents show self-absorption as well, they only care about what is immediately important. They'll start to return to younger ways of behaving, including giving up responsibilities or a sudden return of rebellious behavior.

Loss of interest in school, friends, hobbies, and life in general show more of the impacts trauma has on this specific age group. These children may look at life in a pessimistic outlook, they also may be cynical, distrust others, they'll feel depression and feelings of hopelessness.

One of the most challenging parts of becoming an adult is moving on from the past.

People moving on from their childhood trauma, especially because it is very complex trying to cope with their trauma as a teenager, may continue to carry their trauma with them.

Some common symptoms of unresolved trauma in more mature beings trauma can have long-term psychological, physical, and behavioral consequences throughout their lifespans.

Research has found a connection between how we process trauma during adolescence and how our physical health is impacted in adulthood. Chronic stress can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

The way we cope with traumatic experiences as teens is likely to impact how we manage issues in adulthood.

The psychological effects of unresolved adolescent trauma is very likely to carry difficulty regulating emotions, difficulty concentrating, increased anxiety and depression, and difficulty forming healthy relationships as an adult.