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Studies presented at the American Psychological Association meeting in early August showed that trauma suffered during childhood can trigger a host of challenges.

"Our latest research shows that those reporting multiple adversities could shorten their life span by seven to 15 years," says Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, a health psychologist at the Ohio State University College of Medicine. "What we have is clear evidence that adverse childhood experience may have lasting, measurable consequences."  [Source: DailyComet.com]

More than 130 adult participants completed questionnaires for the study, answering questions about their childhoods. Those whose parents had severe marital problems, witnessed abuse or were victims of abuse were more likely to show symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Labels: depression, anxiety, trauma

Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton 1 Comment

About 30% of the survivors of a school shooting experienced psychological disorders afterwards but only half of them got professional help, according to a new study from the University of Montréal.

Professor Alain Lesage found that the 1000 survivors of the Dawson College shootings in his study had twice the incidence of posttraumatic stress syndrome, depression, alcohol dependency, and social phobia compared to the general population.

The shooting occurred on September 13, 2006, when Kimveer Gill opened fire at Dawson College, killing one person and himself, and injuring 16 others.

Dr. Lesage concluded that crisis intervention may help survivors should a similar tragedy ever occur.

Labels: schools, ptsd, trauma

Posted By: Jane St. Clair 1 Comment