When we think of child abuse, physical violence or emotional cruelty often comes to mind first. However, the most common form of maltreatment is actually much quieter: neglect. Affecting three out of ...

Traumatic experiences during infancy and childhood can leave a lasting imprint on an individual’s health. New research ...

Thirty years ago, researchers had an opportunity to find out if neglect was harmful to children’s brains and bodies. They discovered that ignoring children was devastating. They learned that ignoring ...