Tag: journal of affective disorder
âSilentâ Forms of Child Abuse Strongly Tied to Depression
Psychological abuse and childhood neglect are strongly associated with depression in adulthood, according to a meta-analysis of childhood trauma and depression published in this monthâs issue of the Journal of Affective Disorders. âThe findings clearly highlight the potential impact of the more âsilentâ types of childhood maltreatment (other than physical and sexual abuse) on the development of depression,â the researchers conclude.
