Does Childhood Adversity Cause Mental Health Problems?

Does Childhood Adversity Cause Mental Health Problems?

It is well known that the experience of adverse events in childhood (such as abuse, domestic violence or parental substance abuse) is associated with mental health problems. But, despite decades of research, we still don’t know to what extent these negative childhood experiences (ACEs) cause mental health problems. This confusion stems from the fact that …

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