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Gay Population More Likely to Experience Violence, PTSD Gay and lesbian adults face a greater risk of post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of increased exposure to violence in early life. Continue reading Gay Population More Likely to Experience Violence, PTSD
Psychosis, Drug Addiction Common Among Female Sexual Offenders A Swedish study of sex offenders shows that women who commit sexual crimes are highly likely to have experienced psychiatric illness or substance addiction. Continue reading Psychosis, Drug Addiction Common Among Female Sexual Offenders
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
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault Linked To Suicide In Urban Teens According to a report in the June issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, recent dating violence among urban teen females and lifetime history of sexual assault among urban teen males may be associated with suicide attempts. According to the ... Continue reading Dating Violence, Sexual Assault Linked To Suicide In Urban Teens
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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