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Childhood Trauma Into Adulthood

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This paper will speak about the effect childhood trauma has on mental illness when these children transition into adulthood. The disorders mentioned are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Bipolar Disorders are dramatic mood swings from periods of elevated or irritable mood to intense sadness and hopelessness. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “Depressive disorders are among the most common mental health disorders in the United States.” Depressive disorders are diagnosed in clients that have a depressed mood, are hopeless, and have a diminished interest or pleasure in activities. Schizophrenia is an abnormality in the brain which affects
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