A recent study has uncovered alarming findings that link childhood abuse to a significant proportion of mental health conditions in Australia. The research revealed that approximately 24% of the over 1.8 million instances of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders in Australia could have been prevented if childhood maltreatment did not exist. The study’s findings underscore the importance of addressing childhood maltreatment before it manifests in mental health disorders. The research revealed that 41% of suicide attempts, 35% of self-harm cases, and 21% of depression instances in Australia are attributable to childhood maltreatment.
Childhood Abuse Linked to Significant Mental Health Conditions in Australia
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