Decades after a landmark study showed the lasting health effects of such trauma, researchers are finding ways to guard ...

Understanding what a toxic empath is and how they relate to narcissists can shed light on how these two characters behave and ...

Empaths and sensitive people often experience some level of post-traumatic stress. This is, in part, because they’re on sensory overload for so many years that their systems are flooded with ...

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a complex issue that is often passed on through generations. Studies have shown that parents who were abused as children may perpetuate a similar pattern of mistreating ...

Why do people become empaths? Is it temperament? Genetics? Trauma? Neglectful or supportive parental upbringing? As a psychiatrist and an empath, I’ve seen that there are four main factors, which can ...

University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment. Subscribe to our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Childhood trauma is complex and all too common. More than two-thirds of children in the United States reported experiencing at ...

For many people, childhood trauma stems from a toxic relationship with a primary caregiver. Here is how to tell if your childhood experiences gave you a ‘mother wound.’ The problem with childhood ...

It's yet more evidence that working on your mental health can impact future generations, too. "Generational trauma" has been a buzz phrase for a few years now, as more and more adults learn that the ...

This story discusses child sexual abuse. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 800-656-4673 to reach the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can also visit the Child Help Hotline for ...