Traumatic childhood experiences like emotional neglect may lead to a higher prevalence of mental health issues such as anxiety when the child becomes a young adult, says a new study. Dr Lee Jungup from the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) department of social work found that childhood trauma is a risk factor for mental health issues.
The study, which has not been published yet and is under review, found that issues like neglect, cyber bullying and abuse during childhood can lead to depressive and anxiety symptoms in a young adult. Dr Lee shared the findings of the study at NUS’ Social Service Research Centre Conference 2024 on March 20. The conference, focused on youth mental health, also touched on topics like effectiveness of digital well-being initiatives. Of a sample size of 1,000 students from local universities aged 18 to 30, almost 75 per cent reported experiencing emotional neglect during childhood. This included feeling lonely and not having any casual conversations with their families. Around 56 per cent said they experienced physical neglect, while around 37 per cent recalled physical abuse in their childhood. Students with multiple childhood trauma experiences were strongly associated with conditions like depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Panellists at the event said that digital tools could be useful in supporting the well-being of young people
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