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Domestic Violence
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Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood Witness violence between parents before the age of 18 has been found to have great effects on adult mental health including increased risk of depression, alcoholism and spousal and child abuse. Continue reading Witnessing Family Violence As A Child May Lead to Depression, Alcoholism in Adulthood
Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents Chronic exposure to psychological stressors including family problems, abuse, poor housing and exposure to violence may damage the organs of children and adolescents, report Cornell University researchers. Using blood pressure measurements and urine sample... Continue reading Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents
Children Who Witness Violence at Home More Likely To Bully A study by researchers at the University of Washington and Indiana University published in Pediatrics shows that children who have witnessed violence in the home are more likely to be bullies. Continue reading Children Who Witness Violence at Home More Likely To Bully |
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