Abuse of Children Under 5 More Damaging

Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that children who were abused before the age of five had more emotional problems and poorer coping abilities later in life than children abused after this critical period of development. Findings include more frequent reports of depression and major dysregulation of the stress system, indicating that the childrens’ ability to cope with stress has been significantly compromised. Read more at PsychCentral

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