Autopsy of a 7-year-old reveals fractured ribs and internal bleeding. Learn how violence causes lifelong physical and mental ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

The psychological and emotional harm of restraining a child during a medical procedure is causing more trauma than necessary. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Dr.

Experiencing childhood verbal abuse shows a similar impact to adult mental health as physical abuse, suggests a large intergenerational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. While ...

When children need medical care and are unable to advocate for themselves, their parents or caregivers must speak up for their best interests. Building trusting relationships with healthcare ...