2023-06-12 13:54:02
Monday 12/June/2023 – 04:49 PM
The results of a new study indicate that regarding 63% of adult survivors of… physical abuse During childhood, they are in complete mental health, indicating great resilience in this population.
The effect of physical abuse in childhood on adult life
According to the researchers, despite the hopeful findings, the study also highlights that those with a history of physical abuse were less likely to thrive compared to the general population, thus emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed mental health interventions and consideration of physical factors such as chronic pain in Mental health support for survivors of abuse.
As reported in SciTech Daily, barriers to achieving full mental health included inadequate social support, persistent discomfort, and a background of lifelong psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
The findings of the study, which were recently published in the Journal of Children and Youth Services, reveal that adults who were physically abused during their childhood now suffer from some psychological and mental health problems.
The researchers pointed out that this is a very hopeful result for survivors of childhood physical abuse, and the results indicate that many individuals with a history of physical abuse suffer from not achieving high levels of life satisfaction and psychological well-being.
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