Those exposed to such abuse when young were likely to feel disconnected, pessimistic, and emotionally unwell in later life, a study of more than 20,000 adults in England and Wales found.

Significant number who are subject to ‘harsh words’ suffer psychological harm affecting mental wellbeing as adults, study finds

Those exposed to such abuse when young were likely to feel disconnected, pessimistic, and emotionally unwell in later life, a study of more than 20,000 adults in England and Wales…

More than 20,000 adults in England and Wales who were exposed to verbal abuse in childhood were studied

More than 20,000 adults in England and Wales who were exposed to verbal abuse in childhood were studied