A study found evidence suggesting that children exposed to elevated levels of early-life adversity (ELA) exhibit an accelerated pattern of brain development during the preschool years.
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adverse childhood experiences
Childhood physical, sexual, or emotional abuse increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood.
People who have been subject to abuse are more likely to experience physical and mental health effects than previously thought.
- Health & Fitness
Is a Brain Alteration Involved in Effects of Early Negative Life Events on Later-Life Depressive Symptoms?
Recent research indicates that experiencing negative life events during childhood is linked with a higher risk of developing symptoms of depression during young adulthood.
A study found that adolescents and young adults who experienced adverse childhood experiences before age 18 were more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia.
- Health & Fitness
Limited Positive Childhood Experiences Linked to Higher Binge-Eating Risk in College
New findings reveal a significant association between fewer positive childhood experiences and a higher prevalence of binge-eating disorder characteristics.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Traumatic or Stressful Childhood Experiences Can Lead to Adult Behavioural or Emotional Problems
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are defined as a series of stressful or traumatic events including abuse, neglect, or dysfunctions in the home.
- Male Psychology
Father’s Post-Partum Depression Doubles Child’s Odds of Adverse Childhood Experiences By Age 5
Research finds that a father’s depression during his child’s first year of life doubles the odds of a child having three or more adverse childhood experiences by age 5.
Clinicians are increasingly interested in using routine screening for ACEs in paediatric/primary-care settings to mitigate the health effects of ACEs in children and adults.
