Background Researchers have documented that child maltreatment is associated with
adverse long-term consequences for mental health, including increased risk for depression …

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a common form of childhood maltreatment. Several
studies have shown that CSA adversely affects the physical and mental health. Numerous …

In order to assess the effects of child/adolescent sexual abuse (CSA/ASA) on the victim's
probability of developing symptoms of depression and anxiety, to quantify injury in …

Despite being the most prevalent form of child maltreatment, the correlates and
consequences of neglect are poorly understood, particularly during early adulthood. The …

The transition to adulthood, emerging adulthood (EA), is characterized by the reorganization
of multiple systems and societal scaffolding coming together to uniquely contribute to …

This study evaluates the influence of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on the attachment
representations of a group of adolescents in residential care who suffered traumatic …

The present study aimed to investigate the incidence of post-traumatic and secondary
traumatic stress as well as burnout symptoms among child and youth welfare workers in …

Although counselors in 44 states are mandatory reporters of child maltreatment, they may
lack an understanding of their legally designated role. This article presents the results of a …

Background: Anger and shame are aspects that are specifically associated with
psychopathology and maladaptation after childhood abuse and neglect. They are known to …

Several factors have recently contributed to a growing recognition that the transition to
adulthood is an important and often stressful turning point in life. Transition is a …