Category: Abuse

Study suggests abuse in childhood and adolescence linked to higher likelihood of conduct problems

From the BMC (BioMed Central) press release: Children who are exposed to abuse before they are eleven years old, and those exposed to abuse both in childhood and adolescence may… Read more »

Study suggests early trauma influences metabolism across generations

From the University of Zürich press release: People who live through traumatic experiences in childhood often suffer long-lasting consequences that affect their mental and physical health. But moreover, their children… Read more »

Study suggests weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use

From the American Psychological Association press release: Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are… Read more »

Study examines mental toll of troubled relationships

From the University of Queensland press release: Some forms of domestic violence double victims’ risk of depression and anxiety disorders later in life, according to University of Queensland research. The… Read more »

Study suggests violence and adversity in early life can alter the brain

From the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology press release: Childhood adversity is a significant problem in the US, particularly for children growing up in poverty. Those who experience poverty have a… Read more »

Study suggests traumas change perception of social stimuli in the long-term

From the press release: Adults who have experienced maltreatment as children have a changed perception of social stimuli.  Traumatized people found touch stimuli less comforting than people who had not… Read more »

Study suggests bullying bosses negatively impact employee performance and behaviour

From the Portland State University press release: Employees bullied by their bosses are more likely to report unfairness and work stress, and consequently become less committed to their jobs or… Read more »

Study suggests experiencing bad bosses does not necessarily lead to becoming one

From the University of Central Florida press release: A new University of Central Florida study suggests abuse and mistreatment by those at the top of an organization do not necessarily… Read more »