Patient is presented to the Peds ED from his elementary school, where he became physically aggressive towards staff and students, and eloped from his school. Patient was placed in the care of paternal aunt about two years ago, but removed a couple of months ago due to alleged abuse toward patient. Patient’s mother and aunt are allowed supervised visits. Patient has been in four foster home placements in the last six weeks. Patient’s most current foster placement refuses to take him back. Patient has hypersexual behavior and sexual knowledge not appropriate for his age. There are concerns for sexual abuse
Psychiatric Diagnosis: Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders are a group of psychiatric diagnoses that result from exposure to traumatic or stressful events, such as acute stress disorder and adjustment disorders.