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Acute Stress Disorder In Teens Acute Stress Disorder In Teens
Acute Stress Disorder In Teens Acute stress disorder is a response to a traumatic event. Teens who experience a school shooting, natural disaster, death, car accident or other traumatic event are at risk for acute stress disorder. In fact, up to one-third of people who experience a traumatic event develop acute stress disorder, according to the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Acute stress disorder (ASD) typically develops within one month of a traumatic incident. Consequently, teens with ASD experience a variety of distressing symptoms. These symptoms may last just a few days or as long as a month. The diagnosis of a…
30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List 30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List
30 Under 30: Meet Westchester Trailblazers Named To Prestigious Forbes List The future looks bright, according to Forbes' latest "30 Under 30" list. Among the 600 trailblazers and change-makers spanning 20 industries are Westchester residents: Adam James of New Rochelle, Eric Frieman of Scarsdale and Sammi Cannold of Bedford Corners. Adam James, 28 of New Rochelle: Founder of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute.  Here's what Forbes said about the dad of two: Adam James is chief of staff at Energy Impact Partners, which has $500 million under management, and is the cofounder of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI), a non-profit dedicated to pre…