A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry provides evidence that experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood is ...

Researchers identify molecular markers in children and adolescents, revealing how child maltreatment stress alters DNA, brain development, and mental health Child maltreatment, which includes abuse ...

How does war affect a child's senses? New research shows that 2023 war trauma caused atypical sensory processing in 48% of ...

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These adversities leave a lasting impact on the emotional well-being, memory, and ...

Harsh words can wound – and when directed at children, they can have a lifelong impact. Definitions of verbal abuse vary, but it is generally characterised by a sustained pattern of behaviour where ...

This is a post about trauma, and especially the impact of traumatic stress on young, developing minds, brains and bodies. But we first need to explore what is meant by this over-used, often ...

New research reveals that for many young children, the trauma of war can fundamentally alter how their nervous systems ...

Accidental falls or spills are common among children, but parents and guardians need to be careful of possible traumatic brain injury. Here is what you should know about the serious health concern, an ...

An increased risk of dementia among individuals exposed to brain trauma, traumatic brain injury, has been known for almost a century. Still, we know very little about the molecular causes behind this, ...