The Polish version of the 'Maltreatment and Abuse Chronology of Exposure' scale is a tool designed to measure the effects of early harm. This harm includes abuse, maltreatment, or neglect. These experiences can shape a person's life in many ways. They can lead to mental health issues. They can also cause emotional and social problems. The scale helps professionals u...

A big question in health research is whether there's a single factor that affects both our mental and physical well-being. This factor, if it exists, could explain why some people struggle with both mental and physical health issues, while others seem to breeze through life. This is especially important when considering different age groups. Why do some people hav...

Childhood trauma is a big deal. It's not just one type of trauma that affects people. There are different kinds, like neglect and abuse. And these can overlap, making things even more complicated. Researchers wanted to figure out how these different patterns of trauma are connected to suicidal thoughts. They looked at a huge group of young adults who had experienced ...

You might think bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are hard to tell apart because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to mix-ups by doctors, called misdiagnosis. But what if we could use brain scans and smart computers to figure it out? That's what researchers tried in a recent study. They used a special kind of brain scan called structu...

Imagine having a constant, nagging pain that never goes away. This is the reality for one in five kids and teens. We often think of chronic pain as an adult problem, but youngsters suffer just as much. The trouble is, doctors don't always know how to help them. There's a big disconnect between what we know works for adults and what we do for kids. Medication-free th...