Research suggests that the psychological needs of children who have been abused should be addressed:

A) as early as possible.
B) when they reach the teen years and can better understand the trauma.
C) only if a parent believes it is appropriate.
D) only if the victim deems it necessary after becoming an adult.

Psychological Needs

Fundamental emotional or mental requirements that, if not met, can lead to psychological issues. These include the needs for love, esteem, belonging, and self-actualization.

Abuse Victims

Individuals who have suffered harm or adverse treatment, typically involving violence, coercion, or manipulation, often by someone in a position of power or trust.

Teen Years

A developmental period in human growth spanning from ages 13 to 19, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.