The Hidden Cost Of Childhood Maltreatment: 12 Lifelong Effects (P)

Emotional abuse may not leave visible scars, but its damage can last a lifetime—just like physical abuse.

Childhood is meant to be a time of growth, play, and learning—but for many, it is marked by maltreatment -- whether physical or emotional -- that leaves deep psychological scars.

The impact of childhood maltreatment doesn't fade with time; it often intensifies, silently shaping the way we think, feel, and behave for the rest of our lives.

This article explores 12 studies that reveal just how profoundly childhood maltreatment affects later life.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.