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In children and adolescents who have experienced child abuse, the body appears to remain in a state of alert for too long, and this can affect several bodily systems, such as the neuroendocrine, immune and metabolic systems. ...
Jul 14, 2026
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A new Canadian study has found that social anxiety disorder (SAD) now affects nearly one in seven adults—a 71% increase since 2002—making it one of the most common mental health challenges in the country. The study is published ...
Jun 10, 2026
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Experiencing abuse or neglect as a child can increase the risk of being victimized by a romantic partner in adulthood, by impacting personality and mental health development, finds a new study led by University College London ...
May 18, 2026
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Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department ...
May 8, 2026
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Childhood trauma may leave a biological and psychological imprint that lasts decades. A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto and the University Health Network suggests that childhood sexual abuse may be linked ...
Apr 22, 2026
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A consistent, caring adult during childhood can make a profound difference for child survivors of physical or sexual abuse. That is the key finding of a new peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment ...
Apr 21, 2026
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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 ...
Apr 7, 2026
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A professor at the University of Rhode Island is on a "QueST" to determine how identity-related stress interacts with past traumatic experiences in LGBTQ+ communities. Jillian Scheer, assistant professor of psychology in ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Hospital admissions for maltreatment of children under the age of 2 years declined 31% during the 16-week lockdown at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to prepandemic levels after restrictions lifted, according ...
Feb 17, 2026
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A McGill-led study on the role played by shame in the continuing trauma suffered by survivors of childhood sexual abuse indicates that addressing shame should be a focal point of treatment. Clinicians should use strategies ...
Feb 10, 2026
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