Journal of Clinical & Medical Genomics

Aaron Lerner

Publications

• Research Article
  The Impact of Parental Separation and Divorce on the Health Status of Children, and the Ways to Improve it
  Author(s): Motti Haimi and Aaron LernerMotti Haimi and Aaron Lerner
  
  The divorce rate rose steadily in recent years, becoming a significant social problem. Many studies showed that the divorce has negative impact on children, but there are many different interpretations of the consequences of this situation on children’s lives. There is no doubt that children are being affected by the sudden change in their familial environment as well as by additional influences that accompany the divorce process. It is well recognized that the divorce process affects the mental state of the children, including development of behavioral problems, negative self-concept, social problems, and difficulties in relationships with the parents. Among these children there is a higher frequency of depression, violence, learning and social deterioration, and high risk for suicidal attempts. Research in recent years had shown that the divorce process apparently af.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2472-128X.1000137

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