A major global study finds one in five women and one in six men experienced childhood sexual violence.
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Early childhood experiences embed lifelong low self worth beliefs that affect wellbeing and need specialised therapy.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Childhood Trauma Linked to Weaker Memory and Thinking Skills in People with Bipolar Disorder
Childhood maltreatment is linked to measurable cognitive deficits in people with bipolar disorder across multiple thinking domains.
A scientist reveals how childhood trauma leaves biological traces that professional success alone cannot heal.
Childhood emotional abuse may fuel maladaptive daydreaming in OCD through dissociation and feared self-concept.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Causes of Dismissive Behaviour and the Role of Trauma and Emotional Neglect
Dismissive behaviour often stems from trauma, emotional neglect, and avoidant attachment patterns that hinder emotional intimacy and strain relationships.
- Mind & Brain
Brain Scans Reveal Distinct Patterns in Autism and Fragile X That Could Shape Earlier Support
Early brain scans show autism and fragile X differ in key regions which could guide more precise early support.
- Special Needs
New Algorithm Improves Early Detection of Autism Through Faster and More Accurate Analysis
Reading Time: 2 minutesEarly detection of autism spectrum disorder is vital for giving children the best start in life, but diagnosis is often delayed due to lengthy and resource-intensive assessments. …
Childhood trauma often shapes adult relationships as reassurance-seeking or withdrawal, but recognising these patterns enables healing and stronger bonds.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Perfectionism in Young Adults Linked to Strict Parenting and Childhood Adversity, Study Finds
Strict parenting styles and childhood adversity are linked to perfectionism that can harm mental health in adulthood.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
New Research Reveals How Childhood Trauma Fuels Substance Use Disorders in Men
Childhood trauma significantly increases the risk of addiction in men by altering brain development and emotional regulation.
Undiagnosed adult ADHD can reduce life expectancy but early support and practical tools can help improve health and longevity.
A global review shows that childhood abuse and neglect are strongly linked to adult loneliness, highlighting the long-term emotional toll of early trauma.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Unpredictable Childhood Environments Linked to Poor Mental and Physical Health
A new study validates a Spanish-language tool to assess childhood unpredictability, linking it to long-term mental and physical health risks.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Emotional Abuse During Childhood Can Significantly Impact Adolescents’ Emotional Intelligence
A study reveals that childhood emotional abuse, not neglect, impairs emotional intelligence, with mindfulness playing a key mediating role.
