ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

Nov 25 2024HEALTH

The Link Between Tough Childhoods and Asthma Severity in Adults

Did you know that having a tough childhood can make asthma worse for adults? A recent study found that almost half of US adults with asthma have severe symptoms. This study looked at how bad experiences in childhood, like abuse or family problems, affect asthma in adulthood. They asked over 22, 000 adults with asthma about their childhood experiences. The results sho...

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Nov 24 2024HEALTH

How Childhood Struggles Shape Narcissistic Personalities

Did you know that growing up in a tough environment can sometimes lead to big personality changes later in life? One of those changes can be something called Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or NPD for short. NPD is like a mix of different things that happen in your brain and body, along with the stuff you go through in life. Sometimes, kids who have a really hard...

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Leveraging Tech to Support Parents Dealing with Childhood Trauma: A Collaborative Approach

Childhood adversity often leads to mental health issues in teens. Parenting programs in communities can help, but they sometimes have challenges. Technology can make these programs easier to use, but families going through tough times might face different obstacles. By teaming up with these families and understanding their struggles, we can make tech-based parenting ...

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Resilience in Families and Communities: A Visual Journey Through COVID-19

Have you ever wondered how families and communities can bounce back after facing tough times? A recent study used a method called Photovoice to explore this question. Photovoice is a unique approach where people take photos or videos to share their experiences. In this case, families who had dealt with past adversity and were resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic we...

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