Psychologists warn parents to look out for signs of post-traumatic stress

PARENTS whose children were caught up in Monday’s fatal bus crash should watch out for signs of depression or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their offspring.

Child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Kieran Moore, warned teenagers affected by the trauma may suffer from sleep disturbances, depression, or behavioural difficulties in the coming weeks and months.

“After an acute trauma like this, people need to be more sensitive and more aware.