This meta-analysis showed that high levels of emotional distress, including depression and anxiety, were found in children who experienced these kinds of abuse in their childhood.

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- Experiencing abuse or neglect 
- Bullying (victim or perpetrator)
- Recent loss 
- Poor social/communication skills 
- Experiencing poverty 
- Discrimination 
- Lack of access to support services 

Social Risk Factors

Lindert, J., Ehernstein, O. S. V., Grashow, R., Gal, G., Braehler, E., & Weisskopf, M. G. (2014). Sexual and physical abuse in childhood is associated with depression and anxiety over the life course: Systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Public Health, 59, 359–372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-013-0519-5

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