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Childhood adversity linked to early puberty, premature brain development and mental illness
May 31, 2019 by NewsBot
Growing up in poverty and experiencing traumatic events like a bad accident or sexual assault were linked to accelerated puberty and brain maturation, abnormal brain development, and greater mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis, according to a new study.