Social Isolation, Past Trauma's Mental Health Impact: FIU Study

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Social connection and a sense of belonging are vital. Quarantine during the pandemic impacted the mental health of people across the world, especially teenagers. 

How did it impact some of the most vulnerable teens, such as those with a history of personal trauma?  Psychology Associate Professor Elisa Trucco and Center for Children and Families researchers led one of the first studies to find out. In this segment, Trucco breaks down how social isolation impacted those with a history of abuse.

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