Introduction: Child neglect is one of the most prevalent forms of child abuse. Neglect can be
defined as a lack of sufficient attention, responsibility and protection that matches the age …

Studies of DNA methylation have revealed the biological mechanisms by which life adversity
confers risk for later physical and mental health problems. What remains unknown is the …

The primary psychological process leading aggressive children to grow into dysfunctional
adults is a defensive mindset, which encompasses a pattern of deviant social information …

Background Emotional neglect during childhood has long-lasting negative effects on
individuals, and it is often hidden and unrecognized. Previous research has not fully …

Early diagnosis of child neglect is an ongoing challenge with consequences of the child's
safety, health, and effective referral for intervention. This study aims to obtain a selected set …

Background Many constituents contribute to the rise of sex work in Lebanon such as the
socio-economic situation in the country (poverty, increased unemployment rates, and …

A modern-day slavery and a crime against humanity, thousands of cases of human
trafficking are reported across the world each year. Being a billion-dollar criminal industry …

Dante Cicchetti has had a lasting impact on our understanding of the development of
externalizing psychopathology through at least two seminal contributions, including …

Purpose To describe the generation and validation of the Lebanese fear of relationship
commitment scale (LFRC) and factors associated with FRC in a representative sample of the …

This study examined the relative effects of mental illness, substance abuse/dependence,
and co-occurring mental disorders and substance abuse/dependence (CODs) on prison …