Research found early-life trauma, in particular, especially physical abuse by parents, was strongly related to end-of-life pain, loneliness and depressive symptoms. Clinicians should consider cumulative hardships in optimizing treatment during patients’ final years
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University of Michigan News
Childhood trauma echoes into final years: Deepens end-of-life pain, mental health struggles
Repeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching long-term effects. Lifetime trauma may even worsen end-of-life pain and discomfort, depression and loneliness.
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