Men and women with histories of childhood abuse and neglect showed increased levels of mood disorders and antisocial personality characteristics as compared with matched controls.

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Studies have consistently shown that individuals with histories of childhood abuse and neglect are at a significantly higher risk of developing mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as antisocial personality characteristics, compared to those without such histories. This is attributed to the long-term psychological and neurobiological impacts of early trauma.

Men and Women with Histories of Childhood Abuse and Neglect