Tag: child abuse brain
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15 Ways Verbal Abuse Slows Child Development
Here’s what children learn from the words they hear. Understanding the impact of verbal abuse on child development is crucial for parents. It’s also a critical message to send to educators and society. Verbal abuse, a form of negative communication, can have far-reaching effects on a child’s growth. The insidious nature of verbal abuse often…
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How Child Abuse Affects The Brain: Scientists Explain What Happens To Your Brain When You Suffered From Child Abuse
Child abuse is one of the toughest, most gut-wrenching things to talk about. The word ‘cruel’ doesn’t begin to describe the mentality necessary to inflict harm on an innocent child. Yet, discussing the psychological ramifications of child abuse is an absolute must. This is particularly true in a society that insists we “pick ourselves up…
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7 Behaviors People Who Were Abused As Children Display In Their Adult Lives
The number of abused children is gut-wrenching The National Children’s Alliance reports alarming 2021 statistics for the United States: Approximately 600,000 children were victims of abuse. They also note this number is most likely under-reported. Children under the age of one comprise the majority of abused children, equalling about 15% of all cases. Even worse,…