: Exposure to early-life stress can alter gene expression and immune function, leading to chronic health issues and mental health disorders like anxiety and PTSD later in life.
: Mothers who experienced maltreatment as children are at a higher risk of passing on trauma to their offspring through impaired parenting skills or untreated maternal depression. Lifestyle and Entertainment: Breaking the Silence
: While neglect is the most prevalent form (76%), physical abuse and emotional ill-treatment also account for significant percentages of cases.
The year 2021 and shortly thereafter saw several celebrities use their platforms to expose toxic environments and personal histories of abuse. Child Maltreatment 2021
