Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.Williams, S.S.Gadambabathan, T.2014-10-292014-10-292000The Ceylon Medical Journal. 2000; 45(4): pp.177-1780009-0875 (Print)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/1428Indexed in MEDLINECase studies of 1) a 9 year old boy who became extremely fearful and lost interest in his school work after watching a stressful event on TV. 2) a 5 year old girl who became fearful and withdrawn, had nightmares after watching a similar event on TV. Post traumatic stress disorder is an intense prolonged and sometimes delayd reaction to extremely stressful events, characterised by persistent hyperarousal, re-experiencing of images of the event and avoidance of reminders.Stress Disorders, Post-TraumaticStress Disorders, Post-Traumatic-etiologyStress Disorders, Post-Traumatic-diagnosisCase ReportPsychiatry