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The Truth About Domestic Violence: It's Not A Matter of Losing Control Domestic violence researchers suggest that partner abuse is often calculated. Continue reading The Truth About Domestic Violence: It's Not A Matter of Losing Control
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
1 in 50 Infants Abused, Often in First Week of Life The first national study on non-fatal child abuse and neglect in infants shows that 91,278 children--about 2.3 percent of infants in the U.S.--were neglected or physically, sexually or emotionally abused before age one in 2006. Continue reading 1 in 50 Infants Abused, Often in First Week of Life
Does Acknowledging Assault Make Victims Less Vulnerable? Research has shown that someone who has experienced sexual or physical assault in the past is at a greater risk for victimization in the future. Continue reading Does Acknowledging Assault Make Victims Less Vulnerable?
Childhood Abuse Linked to Adult Migraines Physical or sexual abuse experienced in childhood may predispose victims to migraine with depression">depression later in life, shows a study of 949 female migraine sufferers. The research, conducted by Dr. Gretchen Tietjen, a neurologist at the University... Continue reading Childhood Abuse Linked to Adult Migraines
Child Maltreatment Rates Soar During Military Deployment War deployments place stress on both soldier parents and civilian spouses left behind. However, it is the children who may suffer the most as they both miss and worry about the deployed parent and are affected by the additional stress put on the family, oft... Continue reading Child Maltreatment Rates Soar During Military Deployment
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 |
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