By Wai Leng Boh, Clinical Psychologist Childhood is often perceived as a time of innocence, joy, and carefree exploration. However, for many individuals, childhood may. Childhood abuse can have detrimental effects on cognitive development. Children who experience abuse may find it challenging to concentrate, learn, and retain information. The book discusses the invisible abuse of children, including emotional, psychological, and neglectful harm that leaves no physical scars . It aims to raise awareness of. The emotional and psychological aftermath of bullying can leave lasting marks that are often invisible but deeply felt—a phenomenon aptly described as " unseen scars .". Childhood adversity, they are finding, has lasting effects on stress hormones, inflammation, brain development and gene regulation. By identifying such measurable. Growing up is supposed to be a time of innocence, discovery, and growth. However, for far too many individuals, childhood is marred by the presence of abuse. The Long-Term Impact The effects of childhood abuse do not disappear once the abuse stops. They linger, manifesting in various ways throughout a survivor’s life. The scars of such experiences often extend well into adulthood, shaping the lives of survivors in profound ways. In this blog post, we will explore how childhood abuse. Recent work has shown that ACEs can start to affect health even in childhood, increasing risks for asthma, cognitive delays, hormone imbalances, sleep disturbances,.
The Unseen Scars: Sofia Gomez and the Lingering Effects of the Leak
By Wai Leng Boh, Clinical Psychologist Childhood is often perceived as a time of innocence, joy, and carefree exploration. However, for many individuals, childh...