How Childhood Trauma Messes With Teen Minds

Turns out, childhood maltreatment doesn’t just fade away—it can mess with how teens handle their emotions and even lead to more depression and anxiety. A big study in China found that kids who went through abuse or neglect are more likely to use unhealthy ways to deal with feelings (think: rumination, self-blame), which just makes mental health struggles worse. Basically, what happens early on can shape how you cope for years. #Health #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters