Many believe time heals all wounds, but for a lot of people, childhood pain does not just disappear as they grow older. It often stays with them, affecting how they form relationships, handle stress, ...

Having a history of childhood trauma can sometimes feel like a life sentence. You don’t have to look far to find articles and research that describe the impacts of adverse childhood experiences on a ...

University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment. Subscribe to our ...

A University of Sydney-led study published today has found 42 percent of Australian adults - more than eight million people - experienced a traumatic event as children. Those affected have a 50 ...

Signs of childhood sexual abuse in adults can include mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may also manifest as self-harming behavior.

Most recently, DSM modifications for PTSD included a subtype group for children aged younger than 6 years. 18 Research has shown when diagnostic criteria that are sensitive to child developmental ...

The signs of sexual abuse in adults may include chronic pain, substance misuse, mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, and significant changes in behavior. The trauma of sexual abuse ...

Nationally, falls remain the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. In 2021, falls led to the deaths of 36,500 older ...

The results suggest room for improvement in Canadian trauma systems to ensure that all children receive optimal care, ...