Many studies have investigated the childhood experiences of patients with BPD and have revealed that physical and sexual abuse, early separation, inconsistent treatment of a caretaker, and neglect are all part of the etiology of BPD. A study of Mary C. Zanarini and others was determined to investigate pathological childhood experience in patients with...
The effect of child abuse on the brain and the impact of stress hormones on emotional and cognitive development Maltreatment, no matter whether it is abuse, neglect, abandonment or witnessing violent acts, can lead to enduring negative changes in the still developing brain of a child. Each time there is some sort of trauma,...
Is it really true that our past is so powerful that it can control our future? It has been the chief task for many psychologists and people in the helping professions to identify different environmental factors and their positive or negative impact on human development. Different developmental theories emphasize the huge importance of early...
Mothers who endanger the health and well being of their children are considered deviant, possibly, in almost all cultures in the world. Certainly, this is a sensitive and loaded topic that normally provokes strong societal response. The labeling of a deviant mother often involves the legislative system, child services and other governmental organizations. Beyond...
