A new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry provides compelling evidence that a ...

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 ...

This post is part of a series on adverse childhood experiences. Read the other parts ... processes and stores memories not with words and logic, but with images, emotions, physical sensations ...

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” is a phrase psychologists ... Be open, honest, nonjudgmental and warm. Model healthy ways to manage stress. Provide praise and encouragement.

The Childhood Stress study investigated the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, and household instability—and current household food security status ...