Benefits of experiencing trauma can be passed to the next generation, study says

Benefits of experiencing trauma can be passed to the next generation, study says
Zurich, Switzerland (UPI) Dec 28, 2014 - Experiencing trauma at a young age can cause a lot of harm, but new research suggests certain benefits can be passed to other generations. Scientists and health professionals have known for a long time that trauma at a young age can cause depression and anxiety later in life. It has also been recognized that such effects can be passed onto someone's children. Now, researchers from the U ... more

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