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Social isolation and/or adversity
Social isolation and/or adversity Because pregnancy is a time of increased emotional vulnerability, and preparing to parent an infant has multiple practical and emotional consequences, lack of social and emotional support increase the risk of post-partum psychological difficulties and therefore can affect the infant. Many women parent in isolation, some by choice, others by circumstance. […]
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Mental health of adults with childhood abuse or adversity
Information about the long-term mental health problems of adults with experiences of child maltreatment or childhood exposure to household dysfunction is abundant. Some relevant studies include the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE). This key study documented a strong association between child abuse (l, and sexual abuse) or adversity (substance abuse, mental illness, family violence, and […]
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