University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment. Subscribe to our ...

Assessments include neurodevelopmental testing and psychosocial interviewing for each member of the family. Sometimes parent-child interactions will be observed as well. Reports summarizing the ...

A University of Sydney-led study published today has found 42 percent of Australian adults — more than eight million people — experienced a traumatic event as children. Those affected have a 50 ...

This expert guide supports clinicians, educators, legal advocates, judges, and mental health professionals in effectively screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). It integrates ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Childhood trauma is complex and all too common. More than two-thirds of children in the United States reported experiencing at ...

A new meta-analysis finds that people who report childhood trauma are noticeably more likely to be diagnosed with headache disorders later in life. Reading time 3 minutes One of the lingering ...

A Canadian study has found that adults who experienced severe childhood abuse, especially sexual abuse involving coercion or harm, were significantly more likely to report a cancer diagnosis later in ...

A child’s sense of safety depends on how safe their caregivers are. Traumatic moments in childhood can be complex and prolonged, or acute and instantaneous. No matter how a child experiences trauma ...

This story discusses child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-656-4673 to reach the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can also visit the Child Help Hotline for ...