Even though it feels like so long ago, the emotional scars we accumulate during our childhoods can have a lasting impact on our adult lives. Perhaps certain phrases you heard when you were young cause ...

April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Have you ever considered the lasting effects of childhood trauma and how they extend into adulthood?

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), as many as 5 million older Americans are abused each year, and many of them live in nursing homes. Nursing homes use restraints with the intention to ...

In Part 3, Dr. Lindsay Gibson shares deeper insights into the signs of childhood neglect. Learn how early neglect impacts adult behavior, relationships, and emotional well-being, and what steps can ...

On Sunday, a 17-year-old escaped from a home where she and 12 siblings had been held captive by their parents in Perris, Calif. Both parents were arrested for torture and child endangerment. At a ...

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE. APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. 30 DAYS TO HIGHLIGHT THE YEAR-ROUND IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ALSO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Providers should report any suspicion of abuse; they do not need proof to make a report. Medical professionals ...