Psychology
Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health
Quick fact
A landmark study known as the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study found that people with four or more categories of childhood trauma had a 4- to 12-fold increased risk for alcoholism, depression, and suicide attempts compared to those with none.
Why this is interesting
Why do some adults struggle with anxiety, depression, or unexplained anger, even when their current life seems fine? The answer often lies not in the present, but in the hidden echoes of childhood trauma.