As many as 30% of children develop post-traumatic stress symptoms after an injury. Post-traumatic stress symptoms can decrease children's quality of life. Psychological distress may emerge after the child is discharged from the hospital and may go unrecognized. Cognitive behavioral therapy and graduated exposures are standard treatments for PTSS.
This study evaluates the use of web-based educational modules combined with telehealth delivered therapy for children with post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) after receiving hospital based medical attention for an injury. Half of the participants will received the online therapy and half of the participants will receive usual care.