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Clinical Implications of Child Abuse

Research suggests that undisclosed sexual posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
abuse on children has important clinical This risk is present whether the child is
implications. Children encounter shock subjected to a single trauma or continued
that threatens their integrity and abuse.
wellbeing due to the extremely aversive Older children with verbal communication
nature of the event. Critical capacity can communicate their experience
psychological setbacks may build up in of traumatic episodes. However, in
the victim as a consequence of this infants, behavioral changes may be the
childhood trauma. The upshot of the only discernible signs of distress. The
molestation may be deferred till the symptoms of PTSD can be subtle and may
child grows into an adult. Lasting bear a resemblance to other psychosomatic
physical and emotional effects that are and behavioral disarrays. These include
frequently observed consist of the following:
melancholy, aggressiveness and Intense trepidation, terror, or confused
self-destructive conduct, nervousness, a or restless behavior because the child
mind-set of seclusion and disgrace, re-lives the episode (e.g., through
reduced sense of self-worth, lack of flashbacks or nightmares).
trust in other people that impedes Deadened emotional responsiveness.
relationship formation, substance abuse, Symptoms like unexplained stomachaches
and deficiency in adjusting to healthy and headaches.
sexual relations. Trouble in sound sleep, uncontrolled
The graveness of long-standing impact of urination while sleeping.
abuse outweighs its instantaneous, Insufficient attention, violent and
observable outcomes. Serious clinical disobedient manners (resulting in the
complications may involve brain damage, misdiagnosis of a conduct disorder)
hindrance in growth and development of Phobias.
the mind, problems and setback in Keeping away from people avoidance,
learning. If survivors of child abuse are emotional constriction.
neglect then at later life they may be Physiologic hyperarousal.
exposed to risks for involving low Learning disability
academic achievement, drug use, teen Prolonged PTSD can bring about changes in
pregnancy, and criminal behavior. These the micro-structural design of the brain.
outcomes influence not just the child and Parental support, providing a secure
his or her immediate family, but society environment to grow up in, reduces
in its entirety. susceptibility of the traumatized
In light of these findings, it is children to PTSD than children who suffer
imperative that timely detection of constant abuse. The caregiver must not be
sexual abuse victims is vital for shaken, devastated, or withdrawn in
lessening of affliction, development of response to this trying situation.
psychological maturity, and for improved Reassurance by the child's caregiver
adult performance. helps in stabilizing the emotional
One of the long-term effects of sexual balance of the child.
transgression on children is




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