A recent study reveals that positive relationships with parents and caregivers during childhood can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress in adulthood.
The research underscores the lasting impact of early emotional support on long-term mental well-being.
Let's find out more about them.
A surprising study
The study highlights how helping kids build strong connections with supportive adults can improve their mental health as they grow up.
It found that having good social relationships and meaningful experiences contributes to better mental well-being.
The research focused on young people facing challenges and aimed to understand how cultural and social factors can support their resilience.
Interestingly, family religiosity, often seen as protective, was linked to more stress in young adults who had experienced tough times in childhood.
Why it's important
The experiment underscores the need to prevent ACEs and explore diverse ways to support children facing adversity in marginalized and minoritized contexts.
The specialists advocate for structural interventions to reduce adversities and stress, emphasizing that resilience is a process requiring access to resources fostering strong relationships and meaningful experiences in the environment.
Previously, we talked about chronic stress.
