I was recently working with a young mother who struggled with depression and anxiety in the difficult year following the birth of her child. In addition to managing the herculean task of adjusting to ...

We’ve all heard of “adverse childhood experiences” (ACEs). Psychology has focused a large chunk of research on these negative experiences of childhood and found that children with a high number of ...

A new study published in the journal Death Studies suggests that positive childhood experiences can reduce the impact of trauma-related stress on suicidal thoughts in young adults. Researchers found ...

There is an urgent need to “bring back the village” post-pandemic to support teens and foster a sense of community belonging for young people, says a Simon Fraser University researcher. A new study ...

Several national and state-level organizations have led efforts to increase awareness about the negative impacts of adverse childhood experiences on mental and physical health from childhood through ...

The human brain is a marvel, with intricate pathways connecting its various regions - a superhighway of learning. These neural pathways are the foundation of our thoughts, actions and responses to the ...

A study led by University of Houston Health and Human Performance Assistant Professor Cynthia Y. Yoon reveals a significant association between a lower number of positive childhood experiences and a ...

Ladan Hashemi receives funding from the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development and the UK Prevention Research Partnership grant (MR-VO49879/1). University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau provides ...