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Neurobiologists have reported seemingly paradoxical findings - that cues related to infant abuse could reduce stress in adult rats by increasing their serotonin levels.

Just because it's not physical doesn't mean it's not abuse.

WHITE PLAINS, NY – April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, an important public health issue affecting young adults across the United States, especially those in civilian colleges and service academies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three women and one in four men experience sexual violence involving physical …

Sometimes, child abuse is obvious. When a child’s suffering includes unexplained injuries; delayed development not explained by a medical diagnosis; or severe emotional disturbances, the need for necessary action is

Know the warning signs and reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and other live chats, and legal experts.

What do we owe our tormentors? It’s a question that haunts those who had childhoods marked by years of neglect and deprivation, or of psychological, ph ...

I would actually add one more to the list: Don’t be so serious all the time. Nothing makes me feel like more of a freak than having the people closest to me walking on eggshells around me. Remind me of … Continued

In today's "Minding Our Elders" column, Carol Bradley Bursack advocates for forgiveness, but says no one is obligated to put themselves through emotional hell to help a parent navigate aging.

Drug use effects can wreak havoc on the adult brain. Visit our website to learn the effects and where to get the best possible treatment.

Emotional abuse can manifest differently It leaves scars, pain, and sorrows that you don't remember having. Especially when it happens in your childhood. As an adult you have the stability to handle it, but as a