Evidence lacking on how to help kids after trauma

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – There’s no good evidence to say what types of treatment might help ward off anxiety and stress disorders in kids and teens exposed to traumatic events, according to a new analysis. Researchers said that a few psychological interventions, including talk therapy and school-based programs, “appear promising” for helping young people cope with the kind of trauma stemming from accidents, mass shootings and natural disasters. …