Relationships between adverse childhood experiences and adult mental well-being: results from an English national household survey

Relationships between adverse childhood experiences and adult mental well-being: results from an English national household survey

Abstract Background Individuals’ childhood experiences can strongly influence their future health and well-being. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) such as abuse and dysfunctional home environments show strong cumulative relationships with physical and mental illness yet less is known about their...

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Main Authors: Karen Hughes, Helen Lowey, Zara Quigg, Mark A. Bellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Adverse childhood experiences
Child maltreatment
Mental well-being
Life satisfaction
Prevention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-2906-3

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