We report two studies examining psychometric properties of an expanded measure of
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that combined the original ACEs items with items …

There is a growing awareness of the prevalence and negative health effects associated with
traumatic events, including childhood abuse and adversity, intimate partner violence, adult …

Background Childhood adversities have been increasingly recognized as a significant risk
factor for depression. However, the underlying mediating mechanism between childhood …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) lead to negative mental health outcomes such as
depression and anxiety. Those with more ACEs have an increased risk for these outcomes …

Exposure to parental abuse and lack of parental affection during childhood are risk factors
for adulthood psychopathology. Tendency to engage in positive reappraisal may be a …

Childhood adversity stains the past of millions of working adults worldwide. The impact on
health and well-being is substantial—a now-acknowledged public health crisis. Yet …

Background: Dissociation remains a controversial topic in terms of its prevalence, cross-
cultural validity, and relationship with childhood trauma and adversities. Aims: This study …

Background Childhood and adolescent traumas are exceptionally prevalent worldwide.
Despite their high prevalence and substantial impact, little research has investigated the …

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are robustly associated with later cardiovascular
disease. Alterations in cardiovascular responses to stress may be an underlying …