Childhood trauma can have longlasting effects on mental health from "summary" of The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. Van der Kolk
Childhood trauma can have profound and enduring impacts on an individual's mental health. When a child experiences trauma, their brain and nervous system are flooded with stress hormones that disrupt the normal development of brain circuits responsible for regulating emotions. This can lead to a variety of mental health issues later in life, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The effects of childhood trauma are not limited to just the brain; they can also manifest in the body. Trauma can cause changes in the way the body responds to stress, leading to chronic pain, digestive issues, and other physical symptoms. These physical manifestations of trauma are often overlooked or misdiagnosed, further compounding the individual's mental health struggles. One of the key ways in which childhood trauma impa...
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