Study reveals the connection between insecure attachment and increased post-traumatic stress symptoms in youth

A new study published in Development and Psychopathology reveals that individuals with insecure attachment are more likely to experience post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). The research highlights the importance of secure attachment in mitigating the impact of trauma and suggests that interventions to improve attachment relationships may reduce PTSS in children and adolescents. However, further research is needed to explore the complex interplay between attachment, trauma, and PTSS in young people.