Psychology & Psychiatry
Memories of sexual abuse, trauma remain accurate into adulthood
Adults can accurately recall traumatic events from childhood, including instances of sexual abuse, a new article shows.
Sep 28, 2018
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Genetics
Researchers uncover new biological mechanisms underlying the link between childhood trauma and psychosis
New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has identified changes on several key genes that may explain why people who experience traumatic events in childhood ...
Apr 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Abuse as a child brings a lifetime burden—study finds a third of self-harm due to abuse
Child maltreatment contributes up to a third of depression, self-harm and anxiety, the first Australian study to calculate the burden of child abuse on society has found.
Nov 17, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Active prefrontal brain function appears to protect against PTSD after child abuse
Increased activation of the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that regulates complex cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning, appears to protect against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in individuals ...
Apr 21, 2016
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Pediatrics
Recommendations issued for advanced imaging for pediatric patients in ED
In a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online June 27 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for optimizing advanced imaging use for pediatric patients in the emergency department.
Jun 28, 2024
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Pediatrics
Significant new study shows importance of help for childhood sexual abuse victims
While the sexual abuse of children is currently an issue at the forefront of public life, concern has focused on the protection of children and the identification of perpetrators. However, a new study by the Universities ...
Feb 22, 2016
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Health
Child abuse victims suffer greater long term health costs, study finds
Adults who were abused in childhood suffer from more chronic health conditions and put far greater pressure on the health system than those who were not abused, according to new research from the University of Technology, ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Police officers at risk of PTSD when investigating child sexual abuse cases
Police officers investigating child sexual abuse cases experience high levels of stress and anxiety putting them at risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, a new report in the Journal Policing: An International Journal of ...
Jun 21, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research finds substance abuse varies widely in association with child abuse, neglect
Alcohol and other drug use are regularly linked to child abuse or neglect in families, but simply assuming the former causes the latter is not taking a deep enough look. A University of Kansas professor has authored a pair ...
Oct 31, 2017
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Health
Study links child abuse, high school dropout
Children who have been victims of violence are more likely to drop out of high school before graduation than their peers, according to a new study co-authored by a Duke scholar.
Dec 1, 2017
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