American Academy of Pediatrics: Study - Abused and Neglected Children and Teens More Likely to Misbehave, Be Depressed
May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
ITASCA, Illinois, May 15 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Approximately 12.5%-37.4% of all children and teens under age 18 in the United States are exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. A new study in the June 2024 Pediatrics (published online May 14), "Child Behavior Problems and Maltreatment Exposure," finds abused and neglected children are more likely to suffer with emotional and beha . . .
Approximately 12.5%-37.4% of all children and teens under age 18 in the United States are exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. A new study in the June 2024 Pediatrics (published online May 14), "Child Behavior Problems and Maltreatment Exposure," finds abused and neglected children are more likely to suffer with emotional and beha . . .