Lacking social activity in youth
disrupts the nervous system’s development. New studies have shown that when animals
are isolated during their early stages of life, their brain cells, called
oligodendrocytes, don’t mature correctly. This is also true for children who
have suffered from neglect and abuse and results in communication, socializing
and cognitive issues. Some of the breached development found when the brain has
been deprived of social reaction is also seen in people with bipolar disorder
and schizophrenia. Scientists are now faced with the question of how the effect
of isolation and neglect can be linked to psychological disorders.
Neglect and abuse are definitely a
force to be reckoned with when not every single household can be monitored for
it, but for these scientists to have proof that it damages brains permanently,
light bulbs should be coming on for people. Unfortunately though, most people
who cause the damage really couldn't care less. Hopefully, this research will lead
to a possible cure or rehab for people who were forced to not have any social
reaction. This should be an inspiration for people who have good social lives
to reach out and talk to that one person who doesn’t say much and eventually, social
neglect will be conquered.
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This is very interesting to hear about this because I have heard stories about children who suffered from neglect, and that the children couldn't speck. I always wondered why, but know I understand.
ReplyDeleteI have always been a bit suspicious about this. I have seen many documentaries poking little bits of something like this onto the general public. I think that the general public need to be more aware of things like this, because ... it would just help out the human race just a tad while we are still here.
ReplyDeleteI find this very interesting. I can't believe that they have actually found a link between the two! I guess I should socialize a little more often...
ReplyDeleteWhoa! This is MIND-BLOWING!!! I never knew that communication could be so important for your nervous system. I guess I better stop being so shy all the time and start talking more! haha!
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