Mental Disorders in Foster Children: A Study of Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Risk Factors

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ABSTRACT

Children in foster care have often experienced multiple adverse childhood experiences, including maltreatment and the rupture of attachment bonds. Maltreatment and the rupture of attachment bonds make foster children vulnerable to later mental health problems. Continue reading “Mental Disorders in Foster Children: A Study of Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Risk Factors”