Effects of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health Outcomes, Suicide Risk Factors and Stress Appraisals in Adulthood

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• Leizhi Wang; Chris Keyworth; Daryl O'Connor
PMID: 40549728DOI: http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326120

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The article describes how experiencing trauma as a child can lead to mental health problems, higher risk of suicide, and more stress in adulthood. People who went through childhood trauma may find it harder to handle stress and are more likely to have issues like depression or anxiety later in life. The study shows the importance of helping children who face trauma early on so they can have better mental health as adults.



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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Keywords: Mental Disorders; Life Change Events; Mental Health; Risk Factors; Stress, Psychological; Suicide; Adult Survivors of Child Abuse; Adverse Childhood Experiences

Institutions: University of Leeds

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