# Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

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**Created:** [March 30, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/gastrointestinal-complaints-in-children-could-signal-future-mental-health-problem/2146 "2019-03-30T01:17:38Z")\
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> **[Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health...](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190329171417.htm)**
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> Researchers have linked disruption of a child's gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity -- such as parental separation -- with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health.

  
Researchers have linked disruption of a child’s gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity – such as parental separation – with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health.