Format
Scientific article
Published by / Citation
Dye, H. (2018). The impact and long-term effects of childhood trauma. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 28(3), 381-392.
Keywords
trauma

The impact and long-term effects of childhood trauma

This article discusses early childhood trauma and the negative long-term consequences that can cause life-long medical and psychological difficulties. 

The article defines trauma and complex trauma and then describes the ways in which trauma can impact neural and physiological development, and cause psychological disruptions.

Finally, the article explores the complexities involved in diagnosing trauma-related issues.