When your feelings were ignored as a child, the effects do not fade. They shape your sense of self, your choices, and how much of your inner light you show.

A psychologist shares common signs.

The long-term effects of childhood emotional neglect (C.E.N.) can impact a person's ability to form and maintain emotional bonds. Being able to heal often starts with recognizing the source of the ...

What are the consequences of deprivation on the developing child? How long-lasting are the effects of early neglect on a child’s emotional well-being and developing intellect later in life? The answer ...

One of the largest research analyses regarding the frequency of childhood trauma and its effects in adults is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). 14 The ACE study was led by Kaiser Permanente (KP ...

As adults, we think we’ve moved on from childhood, but many experiences in childhood and adolescence color our worlds decades later — for better or for worse. Food insecurity and food neglect fall in ...

Child neglect and abuse are perhaps the most significant community health challenge in the United States. 1 Mental health experts in trauma continue to investigate and apply a condition known as ...