Abuse and neglect The traumatic impact of abuse and neglect increases the likelihood of children developing a range of mental health issues – both during childhood and in later life. These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Norman et al, 2012; Spatz Widom, 1999). Specific types of abuse may be connected… Read More Child mental health

Eamon McCrory, Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, UCL What the research tells us Over the last decade, scientists have been documenting changes to children’s threat, memory and emotion regulation systems brought about by their experience of abuse and neglect. Research has shown us that changes to the brain associated with mental health vulnerability can… Read More Making neuroscience more accessible: childhood trauma, the brain and mental health

This week, we’re celebrating twenty years of CASPAR, our free weekly email alert containing all the developments in child protection policy, research, practice and guidance. Since its launch in October 2000, CASPAR has contributed to sharing safeguarding information and improving practice. Over 1000 weekly alerts have been written and sent out – more than 20,000… Read More Celebrating 20 years of CASPAR