But for some children, development is disrupted by circumstance or abuse, a group of obstacles collectively known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These include emotional, physical ...

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs ... We began by estimating the unadjusted prevalence by ACEs group (0 ACEs, 1–3 ACEs, and 4 or more ACEs) of the following demographic characteristics ...

The researchers employed focus group discussions with 125 clinic ... What We Know: Many children experience adverse childhood experiences, which may include abuse, neglect, violence in the home ...

The authors of the study, published Wednesday in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, say it is the first to link adverse childhood ... willing each group is to report these experiences ...

Children who have lived through a series of adverse childhood experiences also face an increased risk of homelessness during their childhood, according to a new study from the University of Cincinnati ...

Childhood hardships can leave lasting impacts, making adults more sensitive to daily challenges. A new study from Heriot-Watt University shows that adverse childhood experiences not only cause ...

A recent doctoral dissertation reveals that adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect, predisposes adolescents to suicidality. Girls had a higher risk of a suicidal event occurring ...

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly affect lifelong health and well-being. Despite extensive research on the topic, a wide-reaching understanding of ACEs' multifaceted impacts ...

A new study from Heriot-Watt's School of Social Sciences shows that adverse childhood ... small group of people. "A lot of research has been conducted with people who have gone on to experience ...

By Ellen Barry In recent decades, mental health providers began screening for “adverse childhood experiences ... for this vulnerable group, frequent moves between foster homes or residential ...

on the economic and social costs of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Singapore. The impact of such events which happen during the first 18 years of life continues across a person’s ...