Parental domestic violence in childhood linked to mental illness in adulthood: Study

Parental domestic violence in childhood linked to mental illness in adulthood: Study

According to a new study from the University of Toronto, adults exposed to chronic domestic violence by parents have a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and substance use disordersand lower levels of social support than their peers who did not experience childhood adversity. The study findings were published in the ‘Journal of Family Violence’. The … Read more

Mirrorlights: Two out of five adults with ADHD have excellent mental health: Study

Mirrorlights: Two out of five adults with ADHD have excellent mental health: Study

A new study found that two in five adults (42 percent) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had excellent mental health. The findings were published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology. To be considered in excellent mental health, participants had to report: no mental illness in the past year (ie, substance use disorders, … Read more