8 Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect

Childhood is commonly a period of our lives associated with blissfulness, fun, and most importantly, development. Unfortunately, not all of us are fortunate to grow up in great households. We can pick up on unhealthy behaviors that follow us throughout adulthood and impact the way we feel about ourselves and others. To better understand our emotional health and development, in this video, we’ll be looking at eight signs of emotional childhood neglect.

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Disclaimer: Hey there Psych2Goers, this is a disclaimer that this video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any conditions. If you feel that you’re struggling, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. If you suspect you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, please contact the child abuse hotline.

Writer: Sidney Thompson
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References:
Brandt, A. (2020, January 3). 9 Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect, and 3 Ways to Heal. PsychologyToday. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-anger/202001/9-signs-childhood-emotional-neglect-and-3-ways-heal
Summers, D. MA, LMFT, GoodTherapy.org Topic Expert. (2016, February 18). How to Recognize and Overcome Childhood Emotional Neglect. GoodTherapy.Org Therapy Blog. www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-recognize-overcome-childhood-emotional-neglect-0218165
Fergen, J. (2020, January 28). 5 Signs of Childhood Emotional Neglect. Jadi Fergen. altitudecounseling.com/5-signs-of-childhood-emotional-neglect/
Holland, K. (2019, November 25). Childhood Emotional Neglect: How It Can Impact You Now and Later. Healthline. www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/childhood-emotional-neglect
Webb, J. (2018, July 15). 7 Signs You Grew Up With Childhood Emotional Neglect. PsychCentral. blogs.psychcentral.com/childhood-neglect/2017/07/7-signs-you-grew-up-with-childhood-emotional-neglect/