Nearly every researcher agrees that early childhood traumas
(i.e. those that happen before the age of six) lie at the root of
most long-term depression and anxiety, and many emotional and
psychological illnesses. Severe traumas can even alter the very
chemistry and physiology of the brain itself!
Among mental health professionals, and even some childhood
development specialists, there is sometimes a lack of understanding
over exactly what constitutes childhood trauma.
In addition to physical, sexual and verbal abuse, this can
include anything that causes the child to feel worthless,
unlovable, insecure, and even endangered, or as if his only value
lies in meeting someone else's needs. Examples cited in the report
include "belittling, degrading or ridiculing a child; making him or
her feel unsafe [including threat of abandonment]; failing to
express affection, caring and love; neglecting mental health,
medical or educational needs."
I believe some form of Education is needed to inform the General
Public about the Inportance of Childhood Trauma. We need to stop
the Trauma from happening . We need to start from young as there
are many cases of adults still having some form of phobia or
nightmares because of their childhood trauma experience, Those
people need to knoe where they seek help. There is no guarantee
that they can be cured fully but at least they can lessen the pain.
Well thats my opinion hope it helps.