Abuse, Neglect in Childhood Linked to Depression in Adulthood

By HealthDay 

Adults who suffered abuse or neglect as children have a greatly increased risk of depression, new research finds.

Researchers analyzed 16 epidemiological studies involving more than 20,000 people and 10 clinical trials involving more than 3,000 people.

Childhood maltreatment was associated with a two-fold increased risk of both multiple and long-lasting depression, the analysis