There are many studies that prove there are negative psychological impacts which can develop in an adult that was abused as a child. Some of these include:

• drug abuse,
• promiscuity
• depression
• becoming an abuser themselves
• poor self-esteem
• anxiety

Many women and men who have been abused physically or sexually during childhood suffer from long-term disturbances. They can have nightmares or flashbacks. Also, Parts of the abused child’s brain can actually be negatively affected during development. Child abuse has several effects and consequences, both tangible and intangible, upon society and those abused.

The effects of being abused as a child vary according to the severity of the abuse and the surrounding environment of the child. If the family or school environment is nurturing and supportive, the child will probably have a healthier outcome. Children with histories of maltreatment, such as physical and psychological neglect and physical abuse are at risk of developing psychiatric problems.

Negative Consequences of Child Abuse

Emotional

• low self-esteem
• depression
• anxiety
• eating disorders
• relationship difficulties
• alienation
• withdrawal
• personality disorders.

Physical

• injury
• death
• lifelong
• health problems
• cognitive difficulties
• physical disabilities.

Behavioral

• problems in school and work
• delinquency
• teen pregnancy
• suicide attempts
• criminal or antisocial behavior
• substance abuse
• aggressive behavior
• spousal and child abuse
• anger management problems

Child abuse is a problem that has swept across our daycares over the past few decades. If you suspect that your child is the victim of daycare abuse, contact a daycare abuse attorney or call 1 800 Attorney today.