Adverse childhood experiences amplify the longitudinal associations of adult daily stress and health

Kong, J. A.; Liu, Yin; Goldberg, Jaime; Almeida, David M.

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105337

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“…Multiple studies have sought to identify the main consequences related to the experience of ACEs, and findings indicate that there is a positive correlation between number of ACEs and increased depressive symptoms (Anda et al, 2006;Campbell et al, 2016;Chang et al, 2019;Felitti et al, 1998;Karatekin, 2017;Kong et al, 2021;Merrick et al, 2017;Mersky et al, 2013;Riedl et al, 2020;Schilling et al, 2007;Turner & Butler, 2003;Wong et al, 2019), anxiety (Anda et al, 2006;Karatekin, 2017;Mersky et al, 2013;Riedl et al, 2020), panic reactions (Anda et al, 2006), somatization (Anda et al, 2006;Riedl et al, 2020), stress (Anda et al, 2006;Wong et al, 2019), sleep disturbance (Anda et al, 2006), difficulties in anger control (Anda et al, 2006), and sexual dissatisfaction and promiscuity (Anda et al, 2006;Felitti et al, 2019). There is also a positive correlation between the number of ACEs and suicide attempts (Felitti et al, 1998;Merrick et al, 2017;Thompson et al, 2019), suicidal ideation (Karatekin, 2017;Thompson et al, 2019;Wang et al, 2019;Wong et al, 2019), antisocial behaviors (Schilling et al, 2007), and substance abuse (Anda et al, 2006;Felitti et al, 2019;Merrick et al, 2017;…”

Section: Long-term Health Impact Of Acesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There is also a positive correlation between the number of ACEs and suicide attempts (Felitti et al, 1998;Merrick et al, 2017;Thompson et al, 2019), suicidal ideation (Karatekin, 2017;Thompson et al, 2019;Wang et al, 2019;Wong et al, 2019), antisocial behaviors (Schilling et al, 2007), and substance abuse (Anda et al, 2006;Felitti et al, 2019;Merrick et al, 2017;Mersky et al, 2013;Schilling et al, 2007) including alcohol use (Chang et al, 2019) and tobacco use (Felitti et al, 1998). Furthermore, childhood adversity is, in general, related to adopting unhealthy behaviors and, consequently, worse mental (Edwards et al, 2003;Chapman et al, 2004;Merrick et al, 2017;Mersky et al, 2013;Wade et al, 2016) and physical health outcomes, including frequent chronic diseases (Boullier & Blair, 2018;Chang et al, 2019;Kong et al, 2021) and severe obesity (Anda et al, 2006;Felitti et al, 1998). Simultaneously, persons exposed to such adverse events perceive low levels of family support (Jones et al, 2018;Turner & Butler, 2003), self-esteem (Turner & Butler, 2003;Wong et al, 2019), and life satisfaction (Mersky et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This, on the one hand, interferes with their ability to establish lasting bonds and, on the other, promotes dysfunctional and antisocial behaviors (Anda et al, 2006;Basto-Pereira & Maia, 2019). In this sense, they may feel less capable and with fewer resources, developing negative attributions about themselves (Turner & Butler, 2003) and reacting more intensely and negatively to daily stressful situations (Kong et al, 2021). To deal with stress, they may adopt risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, drinking alcohol or antisocial behavior) due to their immediate beneficial effects, which harm health and tend to become chronic (Boullier & Blair, 2018;Felitti et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health and Suicidal Behaviors: A Study from Portuguese Language Countries

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Pereira

2023

Journ Child Adol Trauma

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Background: Research on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) demonstrates that they can be associated with physical and mental health problems throughout the lifecourse. However, few studies have examined this topic in the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLC). Objective: This study aims to assess the impact of ACEs on mental health and suicidal behaviors in a sample of participants from the CPLC. Participants and Setting: The sample consists of 1006 participants aged between 18 and 80 years (mean = 41.76; SD = 14.19). Methods: This study used an online survey that included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 (BSI-18) to assess somatization, depression, and anxiety symptoms, and overall mental functioning, the Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) to assess suicidal behaviors, and the Family Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire to assess ACEs. Results: Emotional abuse was the most reported ACE (32.7%). Participants from Brazil had higher levels of somatization, depression, anxiety, and suicide ideation and attempt, while participants from Portugal had a higher probability of suicide in the future. ACEs were strong and significant predictors of psychological symptoms and the likelihood of suicide in the future, with emotional abuse and emotional neglect being the domains with the greatest contribution, respectively. Conclusions: ACEs are a prevalent and general phenomenon across several countries. It is urgent to alert policymakers and mental health professionals of the need to intervene with children and families to ensure their harmonious and adjusted development, thus promoting quality of life and well-being of populations.

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Section: Long-term Health Impact Of Acesmentioning

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Section: Long-term Health Impact Of Acesmentioning

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The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health and Suicidal Behaviors: A Study from Portuguese Language Countries

Silveira

Pereira

2023

Journ Child Adol Trauma

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“…Stress may be especially detrimental during early rapid brain development, skewing ongoing formation of brain pathways and structure towards vulnerability. Studies on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have informed how toxic stress can impact child development and health and wellbeing into adulthood, including chronic physical, mental and social health problems [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Despite being less researched, exposure to counter-ACEs—positive childhood experiences—seems to protect against ill health and to foster improved health and wellbeing throughout adulthood [ 17 ].…”

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Brain-Directed Care: Why Neuroscience Principles Direct PICU Management beyond the ABCs

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Major advances in pediatric intensive care (PICU) have led to increased child survival. However, the long-term outcomes among these children following PICU discharge are a concern. Most children admitted to PICU are under five years of age, and the stressors of critical illness and necessary interventions can affect their ability to meet crucial developmental milestones. Understanding the neuroscience of brain development and vulnerability can inform PICU clinicians of new ways to enhance and support the care of these most vulnerable children and families. This review paper first explores the evidence-based neuroscience principles of brain development and vulnerability and the impact of illness and care on children’s brains and ultimately wellbeing. Implications for clinical practice and training are further discussed to help optimize brain health in children who are experiencing and surviving a critical illness or injury.

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“…A central theoretical rationale for the association between ACEs and cardiovascular risk factors later in life is the role of ACEs in undermining mental health [ 18 , 20 ]. The long-term influence of ACEs on stress and other adverse emotional and mental health responses is well established [ 21 , 22 ], and early adversity has even been shown to amplify the longitudinal associations between psychological stress and adult health outcomes [ 23 ]. Additionally, mental health difficulties undermine heart health and increase the frequency of behavioral health risks for cardiovascular disease [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cardiovascular Risk among Young Adults: Findings from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Background: Heart disease is the fourth leading cause of death for young adults aged 18–34 in the United States. Recent research suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may shape cardiovascular health and its proximate antecedents. In the current study, we draw on a contemporary, national sample to examine the association between ACEs and cardiovascular health among young adults in the United States, as well as potential mediating pathways. Methods: The present study uses data from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to examine associations between ACEs and cardiovascular risk, as well as the role of cumulative disadvantage and poor mental health in these associations. Results: Findings indicate that young adults who have experienced a greater number of ACEs have a higher likelihood of having moderate to high cardiovascular risk compared to those who have zero or few reported ACEs. Moreover, both poor mental health and cumulative disadvantage explain a significant proportion of this association. Conclusions: The present findings suggest that young adulthood is an appropriate age for deploying prevention efforts related to cardiovascular risk, particularly for young adults reporting high levels of ACEs.

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Adverse childhood experiences amplify the longitudinal associations of adult daily stress and health

Cited by 15 publications

References 63 publications

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health and Suicidal Behaviors: A Study from Portuguese Language Countries

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health and Suicidal Behaviors: A Study from Portuguese Language Countries

Brain-Directed Care: Why Neuroscience Principles Direct PICU Management beyond the ABCs

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cardiovascular Risk among Young Adults: Findings from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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