Author(s)

Yiming Pan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Keystone Academy, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Yiming Pan

ABSTRACT

This article investigates the influence of family and childhood experiences on an individual's mental and psychological well-being. By examining the criminal histories and family backgrounds of seven criminals, I explore the correlation between psychological disorders and various factors such as family dynamics, school experiences, and personal characteristics. My article indicates that childhood experiences significantly contribute to the development of mental and psychological disorders. This highlights the crucial role of family and early environment (daily life factors) in shaping an individual's overall mental health, emphasizing the need to prioritize individual support systems within their surroundings.

KEYWORDS

Social, Antisocial, Family, School, Desire, Victims

CITE THIS PAPER

Yiming Pan, The Impact of Family and Childhood Experiences on Mental and Psychological Health: Insights from Criminal Case Analysis. Applied & Educational Psychology (2024) Vol. 5: 67-76. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2024.050110.

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