The document discusses treating childhood abuse. It provides statistics on child abuse in the US and discusses the long-term physical and mental health effects abuse can cause. When treating a patient who experienced childhood abuse, the assistant recommends using a trauma-informed assessment and screening tools to properly evaluate the abuse. Exposure to media and social media may exacerbate mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. For a case of past abuse, the assistant states reporting to child protective services is mandatory to ensure the patient's safety.