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June 22, 2010
Childhood Bereavement May Leave Psychological Scars For Decades Afterwards.
The Wall Street Journal (6/2, Zaslow) reports that bereavement experienced during childhood leaves adults emotionally scarred for decades afterwards, according to a study released by Comfort Zone Camp, the provider of camps specially designed for children who have lost a parent.
Meanwhile, a study newly released by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center found that children who lose a parent to suicide may themselves also commit suicide, while youngsters who lose their parents during childhood may end up in the hospital suffering from depression. The authors of the Hopkins study suggested that primary-care physicians and pediatricians better monitor the mental health of all children who lose a parent.
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- Families With a Missing Piece," Jeffrey Zaslow, The Wall Street Journal, June 2, 2010.
Posted by admin at June 22, 2010 12:31 AM