Background Depression is recognized globally as a leading cause of disability. Early-life
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been shown to have robust associations with …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among university students
have been linked to a variety of factors and have been shown to have a dose–response …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have debilitating effects
on child well-being, with consequences persisting into adulthood. Most ACE studies have …

Objective Suicide and suicidal behaviours are significant public health problems and a
leading cause of death worldwide and in South Africa. We examined the association …

Abstract Background Millions of African children are having to grow up under harsh and
adverse psychosocial conditions but it's not fully understood how this negative psychosocial …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have lifelong adverse
impacts on health and behavior. While this relationship has been extensively documented in …

Background Adverse childhood experiences and adult trauma, including sexual abuse,
physical abuse, neglect, and interpersonal violence, are highly prevalent in low-resource …

Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a significant public health
and social welfare problem in low-and middle income countries (LMICs). However, most …

Background Although early life factors are associated with increased suicide risk in youth,
there is a dearth of research on these associations for individuals growing up in …

Objective and methods Mental health problems among adults are a growing public health
concern, and middle-income countries such as South Africa are disproportionally affected …