Childhood mistreatment is a serious problem that affects many people around the world. It leaves deep marks on individuals, often leading to long-term mental health issues. One such issue is anxiety, which can be a direct result of the trauma experienced in childhood. A recent study looked into how well people handle stress and how this affects their anxiety levels a...
In Singapore, a recent investigation dug into the lasting impacts of childhood mistreatment on university students. The study focused on five types of internal struggles: depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts. Over a thousand students took part, sharing their experiences through various questionnaires. The most frequent form of mistreatm...
The way we treat our kids can be heavily influenced by our own past experiences. People who were mistreated as kids might struggle to be good parents, and scientists are trying to figure out why. Researchers looked into how DNA changes might play a role in this cycle. They focused on something called DNA methylation. This is a process where tiny chemical ta...
Childhood trauma can leave lasting scars on a person's mental health. These scars can show up in the form of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) symptoms. CPTSD symptoms can be debilitating and long-lasting. Researchers have found a strong link between these symptoms and childhood maltreatment. But there's a debate. Some researchers think one specific...
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on a person's mental health. One of the most concerning outcomes is non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). This behavior is often a way for individuals to cope with overwhelming emotions or past experiences. Researchers have been studying the connection between different types of childhood trauma and NSSI. A recent study focused o...
Picture this: We all know that childhood isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Why do some teens grow up strong, while others face challenges? The Dual-Factor Model (DFM) of mental health has been gaining traction. It looks at both our highs ( like feeling good about life) and lows (like feeling bummed out or anxious). Researchers wondered: How does this model change...
Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a known risk factor for many mental health issues, but the exact brain mechanisms behind this are still a mystery. Researchers think this might be because CM affects both shared and unique brain pathways that lead to different problems. Some paths might make a person more likely to be depressed, while others could lead to aggressive beh...
In Nigeria, teens who've tangled with the law or are in the welfare system face a tough reality. Many have been through some rough stuff as kids. We're talking about things like being ignored, seeing violence, or even being hurt. This can lead to big mental health problems, like feeling super sad (depression) or reliving scary moments (PTSD). A study looked into this...