Ask Me! self ‐reported features of adolescents experiencing neglect or emotional maltreatment: a rapid systematic review

ConclusionsIf asked, neglected or emotionally maltreated adolescents describe significant difficulties with their mental health, social relationships, and alcohol or substance misuse. Practitioners working with youths who exhibit these features should recognize the detrimental impact of maltreatment at this developmental stage, and identify whether maltreatment is a contributory factor that should be addressed.
Source: Child: Care, Health and Development - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research