Abuse in childhood and mental disorder in adult life
- Authors:
- MARSHALL William, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 17(2), March 2008, pp.133-138.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this study was to compare the intensity of abuse experienced during childhood by those suffering from mental health problems, those who were somatically ill (ie those suffering from dermatological illnesses) and healthy people. The results supported the hypothesis that the abuse of children results in a risk factor for occurrence of mental health problems in adult life.
- Subject terms:
- mental health problems, survivors, adults, child abuse;
- Content type:
- research
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN online:
- 1099-0852
- ISSN print:
- 0952-9136