Written by Shirley Sanguino Often, we find ourselves wondering, how can a child be depressed? What could possibly be contributing to their depression at such a young age? As someone who experienced childhood depression, I know it can be pretty difficult to feel all...

There is so much to understand and things to know about domestic violence (DV). It impacts the health and well-being of those families involved, but also has an impact on communities and society. Research is conducted regularly on DV, and it has its own national...

In the United States, 1 in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence (DV) each year, and 90% of these children witness the violence that occurs in their homes. These are daunting statistics. Perhaps you know of and want to help a child living with domestic violence...

The term “Adverse Childhood Experiences” comes from the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Study, conducted from 1995 to 1997. The study originally began in an obesity clinic. As it grew, it started to uncover links between childhood trauma, chronic disease, and mental health...

In homes with domestic violence, children are negatively impacted at all stages of their development in the key areas of life: physical, mental, behavioral, and relational. Trauma from childhood adversities, including domestic violence, can impact children’s bodies as...

At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a home with domestic violence. Domestic violence is violence between parents or violence towards a parent, perhaps from a stepparent or significant other. The violence can be...