Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Conditions Among Adolescents
168 Citations•2020•
Rachel Bomysoad, Lori A. Francis
Evidence of a graded association between ACEs exposure and adolescents' mental health conditions is provided and early childhood, multilevel, trauma-informed interventions are needed to prevent negative youth outcomes associated with ACEs.
Abstract
Although data relied on cross-sectional adult reports, results provide evidence of a graded association between ACEs exposure and adolescents' mental health conditions; associations with substance use disorder were particularly marked. Early childhood, multilevel, trauma-informed interventions are needed to prevent negative youth outcomes associated with ACEs.