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Faculty of Arts psychology professor leads global study on childhood adversity

Dr. Sheri Madigan, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology, co-led an international study examining adverse childhood experiences across 102 countries. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the research highlights the lasting impacts childhood adversity can have on health and well-being.

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