The term "adverse childhood experience" refers to a range of negative situations a child may face or witness while growing up. These experiences include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse ...

Adolescents exposed to adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect, show significantly higher rates of suicidality, with sexual abuse being a strong predictor. Girls are at increased ...

The research by UC College of Allied Health Sciences Assistant Professor Edson Chipalo shows going through multiple adverse ...

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 ...

Yet time and again, we encounter people who have endured challenging childhoods but display an uncanny level of grit and ...

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 ...

Early life stress can leave a lasting mark on gut microbes and brain function, but better nutrients and diet may help ...

The original conception of Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, provides important context for understanding how early traumatic life events have long-term health impacts. The original conception ...

Good Morning Britain star Andrew Pierce has opened up about the "traumatic" experience he had as a child living in an orphanage. The TV presenter and journalist was raised in a Cheltenham ...