CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While physical neglect is understudied compared to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect is just as damaging to children’s social development, a new study indicates. More than ...

A weedy garden, a broken sidewalk, a crumbling house. A rusty car, deforestation, air pollution. What do these things have in common? They are the result of neglect. Neglect of the earth and neglect ...

Individuals who experienced maltreatment in childhood—such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or emotional and physical neglect—are more likely to develop mental illness throughout their entire ...

One of the largest research analyses regarding the frequency of childhood trauma and its effects in adults is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). 14 The ACE study was led by Kaiser Permanente (KP ...

Most parents strive to provide for their children. Many hope to give their offspring the comfortable life they never had. But when acquiring, maintaining and enjoying wealth comes ahead of the ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...