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what is the medical model of child abuse?

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Child abuse: Medical model indicates that child abuse is caused by a disease, often a mental illness, with signs & symptoms, that can be prevented and cured.

Question 2

what can be done for child abuse?

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Report it: If it happened once it will probably happen again
report it!

Question 3

what are the effects of child abuse?

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Serious and Numerous: This is a big topic. There can be both short term and long term effects from childhood abuse and neglect. The consequences of being abused as a child can be mild or severe with problems in the areas of depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance abuse and criminality-but those aren't all. Some great information is at the website for child welfare information gateway.  http://www.childwelfare.gov/.

Question 4

is being "emo" a sign of child abuse?

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Not necessarily: It is a bit of a "red flag" to have a child to adopts an odd posture like emo, or punk, or goth, or something counter culture. However there are always other things that can lead a child there. Some are just drawn there, others gain acceptance by friends. Some children are outcasts for personality or sexual reasons. Childhood traumas can lead to odd personality quirks, but other things do too.

Question 5

what problems can come from child abuse?

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Mental Illness: Those who have suffered abuse as children are at higher risk for depression and anxiety later in life.  They may develop other disorders as well including ptsd, dissociative identity disorder, or borderline personality disorder.  If you know of anyone who has suffered child abuse, please help to find the right psychiatrist who can work with them.

Question 6

are attachment problems a sign of child abuse?

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Often not: Although child abuse certainly can lead to attachment problems, most children with attachment issues were not abused.  Most commonly, it results from a mismatch of child needs and parenting style.  Other contributing factors can be adoption or parent illness or death when children are very young.

Question 7

what are the signs of past child abuse in adults?

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Several: People who have been abused as children may have a range of problems including same, interest in unusual forms of sexuality, and post-traumatic states (hypervigilance, flashbacks, etc.) having these symptoms does not necessarily mean the person was sexually abused, however.

Question 8

i was wondering how i could heal from child abuse?

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Childhood abuse: Many individuals who experienced abuse as a child, carry the emotional effects of the abuse throughout adulthood.  You should consider joining a survivors group, consulting a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Question 9

how child abuse and neglect effects adults behavior?

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Variable effects: There are many possible outcomes from child abuse & neglect. The most tragic is when the same things are perpetrated upon children.  It can cause severe anxiety, depression, flashbacks, dissociation, trouble with trust & boundaries, drug & alcohol abuse, & suicide attempts.  It can also lead to perfectionism and high achievement. With treatment, the person can heal and enjoy a fulfilling life.

Question 10

can i tell me how i can help and is this child abuse?

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Confusing question: You give no information but ask for an answer. No answer is possible in this situation.The questions on the site are not linked. If you start over and give enough data, a site physician may be able to respond.

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