Thoughts of Shyra Stubbs, LCSW, a Clinical Psychotherapist

Biological-Toxic exposure in the utero, birth complications or developmental disorders, Family history of psychiatric disorders/addiction, History of concussions or traumatic brain injuries, etc.

Psychological- Attachment style/ Abandonment issues, How family act and what is the family structure? Do they have a rigid or negative cognitive style? etc.

Social-Poverty, poor access to healthcare, teenage parenthood; childhood exposure to maternal depression, domestic violence, late adoption or martial conflict; immigration, racism or discrimination; loss or separation; dangerous neighborhoods; etc.