Childhood trauma is assumed to be something that permanently shapes us, but what if adult relationships play a role in shaping these memories? A recent study explores that question.

Children often blame themselves for issues at home. It can shape a lifetime of shame, depression, and anxiety. Here’s how self-blame forms, why it lasts, and how it shapes adulthood.

University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment. Subscribe to our ...

That automatic 'sorry' when someone bumps into you isn't politeness—it's a childhood survival strategy you don't need anymore ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

The whirlwind romance that leaves you breathless might actually be your childhood wounds choosing your partners—and ...