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Childhood abuse and neglect can lead to developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety disorders later in life. Although major depression is not readily seen in younger children compared to adolescents, it is still prevalent.

While psychological consequences of childhood neglect will vary considerably among individuals, the frequency and duration of the maltreatment ultimately determines the severity of its impact in adulthood. Persisting mental health problems are a common result of child abuse and neglect in adults. Mental health problems associated with past histories of child neglect include personality disorders, dis-associative disorders, and psychosis. Major Depression, a prevalent finding in adults who experienced childhood neglect are found to be six times more likely to develop post traumatic disorder than adults who did not have such experience. This consequence is significantly increased if there is a co-morbidity of parental divorce. Maladaptive behaviors such as alcohol and substance abuse, emotional homelessness and unhealthy social and emotional relationships are also linked, as such behaviors are used as a means to cope and self medicate the void that resulted from specific forms of parental abuse and neglect. Low self-esteem and low self worth are also consequential as those that suffer from neglect often feel unworthy and develop competing needs for affection and acceptance.

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