Both one-off incidents and ongoing abuse can result in childhood trauma, undermining the child's belief that the world is good and safe, as well as deeply impacting their brain development and ability to learn. There are many types of child abuse and all of them can have devastating life-long impacts, and in most serious cases can cause death. The signs of child abuse vary depending on the age of the child or adolescent, and not all children who display these symptoms have been abused.
For children and young people who have experienced abuse or neglect, the impacts can be complex and long lasting.
In some cases, the physical impacts of abuse can be minor bruises or they can be severe broken bones, internal bleeding. As well as causing physical pain and injuries, the lingering emotional impacts of physical abuse can also cause damage. Childhood trauma can be described as an overwhelming experience that undermines the child's belief that the world is good and safe. It can be the result of one-time events in the community or family i. Research shows that children who have experienced abuse struggle more at school and have reported difficulty paying attention and delayed speech and language development.
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Depression, anxiety and mental health. How to cope with tantrums. Children often have feelings of hopelessness, hate, despair, misery, and rage, sometimes talking about feeling suicidal or self-harm. Physical scars: Children can have direct physical effects such as bruising, cuts, broken bones, health problems, under-nourishment or even, death. Impact on future wellbeing: Research shows that children who have suffered abuse are more likely to have lower educational attainment and suffer from drug and alcohol dependency.
Long-term physical and mental health difficulties including depression can be a consequence.
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