Study Finds Resilience in Adults May Be Linked to Early Life Stress

Study Finds Resilience in Adults May Be Linked to Early Life Stress
Researchers make an encouraging discovery about stress experienced in childhood. Shutterstock
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Mental health problems in adulthood are commonly reported to originate from childhood adversities, but a study has found that people who experienced early life stress may instead develop resilience.

Haeme Park, a senior postdoctoral fellow at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) said not everyone who experiences childhood trauma will develop a higher probability for mental disorders.

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