What We Treat
Telehealth
What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
Could abusive parents cause child depression?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes, absolutely: Child abuse can certainly predispose to depression -- not only in children but also later in life. If neglect is also involved, chances for depression are even greater. Abuse in childhood can also be associated with chronic pain and other physical syndromes.
Answered 4/16/2016
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can marijuana abuse cause or alleviavate depression?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My parents divorce has caused me to get depression. I knew it was coming but how do I stay optimistic?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will childhood depression be caused by verbal abuse?
13 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
If my depression/anxiety started in childhood/teens for no apparent reason (no history of abuse/neglect/trauma), does this mean it's caused by genes?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can the trauma of verbal and emotional abuse from a bipolar spouse cause the "healthy" partner to develop mental illness such as depression or anxiety?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Could you tell me if the parents are too old can the child suffer of depression later?
Would it be a bad situation for a child if both the parents have major depression, even before the child is born?
What happens if a parent suffered major depressive disorder- are the risks the same for the child to suffer either bipolar or depression?
Could abuse both mental and physical cause depression years later?
What should I do think my parents are the main cause of my depression but I just can't move out too young.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
