Social Sciences: News and Research on Child Abuse

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Biomarkers could improve depression diagnosis

Neuroscientists at the University of New England (UNE) have found three distinctive brain patterns shared by people with childhood maltreatment and depression that could provide the launching pad for a new approach to diagnosis ...

Childhood trauma linked to high risk of self-harm in teens

A recent study followed more than 73,000 NSW children from their prenatal period through to adulthood to reveal how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to risks of teen self-harm or suicide. Those with the highest ...

An extra year of schooling cuts child harm, says study

Compulsory schooling for 16-year-olds boosts attendance and reduces their risk of maltreatment and need for emergency health care, research led by Monash University and the University of South Australia has found.

Report reveals scale of alcohol's harm to others

A landmark report led by La Trobe University has unveiled the true scale of damage caused by alcohol in Australia. "Alcohol's Harm to Others in Australia: Patterns, Costs, Disparities and Precipitants" was compiled over six ...

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