Childhood Trauma Affects Development, Physical Health
While it’s well-known that adverse childhood experiences carry over into adult life, a new study focuses on the effects of these experiences during the childhood years. For the study, presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2016 National Conference & Exhibition, researchers conducted a systematic literature review to identify some of the clinical signs that can be used to recognize children at risk after experiencing trauma.
Parents’ Social Media Posts Could Harm Kids
What parents share on social media about their children presents new and often unanticipated risks, according to new research.
Researchers, who presented the study at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2016 National Conference & Exhibition, ...
Kids of Bipolar or Schizophrenic Parents More Likely to Face Early Mental Health Issues
New research shows that children born to one or both parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are more likely to suffer mental health problems by the age of seven. Presented at the International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy, in October 2016, the Danish High Risk and Resilience Study — VIA 7 — included 522 children who were seven at the start of the study.