Converging empirical evidence indicates that exposure to adversity in childhood is
associated with increased vulnerability to mental health problems in adulthood. As early life …

Background Heightened familial stress and distress during the COVID-19 pandemic may
lead to increased negative parenting practices, particularly for parents with substantial …

Life events, such as the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, elicit increases in
psychological stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression. In turn, these outcomes have …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with poorer adult mental health, and
benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) are associated with better adult mental health …

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic represents an unprecedented
traumatic stressor to mental health. Psychological distress is considered a reliable proxy for …

Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant stress and anxiety among many
people, individuals' experiences varied. We examined whether specific forms of anxiety …

The direct threat posed by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), uncertainty surrounding
best safety practices, and secondary consequences of the virus have led to widespread …

Children are at high risk for negative COVID-19 related outcomes. The present longitudinal
study assessed (1) changes in child internalizing and externalizing problems from before to …

Background Since the COVID-19 outbreak at the end of 2019, it has evolved into a global
pandemic with tremendous mental health impact besides the threats to people's physical …

Mental health problems in young people have been on the rise for over a decade, with that
trend accelerating during the pandemic. This review proposes that the catalyst effect of the …