Credit: Getty Images Adverse childhood experiences are not diagnoses, but risk factors for negative health outcomes later in life. Trauma-related terms like adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), ...

Researchers conducted a qualitative evaluation in five clinics in Los Angeles County to understand physician and clinical staff perspectives on the implementation of routine Adverse Childhood ...

Each year between 200,000 and 270,000 children and youth enter foster care placements with child welfare services, and many more children receive child welfare services while remaining in their parent ...

Each year between 200,000 and 270,000 children and youth enter foster care placements with child welfare services, and many more children receive child welfare services while remaining in their parent ...

This post was written by Jana Wu, LCSW. A recent CDC study revealed that from 2017 to 2021, the number of teen girls in the United States who experienced sexual violence increased by 20 percent. On ...

Nearly 16% of adolescents in primary care reported exposure to trauma, with 7.5% showing moderate-to-high symptoms of traumatic stress. An elevated risk for exposure to trauma was noted among youth ...

Let me share something personal. A year ago, I had a routine medical screening done. Needless to say, I physically felt a little, shall we say, mishandled by the technician who conducted the screening ...

Note: This article discusses serious topics pertaining to trauma. Although some psychological wounds heal into scars on their own, others require careful tending. Each individual’s needs and ...

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. Readers experiencing mental health distress should seek professional ...

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