Objective Early life stress (ELS) is associated with increased risk for the development of
major depressive disorder (MDD) in adulthood; however, the degree to which ELS is …

A large body of evidence has demonstrated that exposure to childhood maltreatment at any
stage of development can have long-lasting consequences. It is associated with a marked …

Background Although many meta-analyses have examined the association between
childhood sexual abuse and subsequent outcomes, the scope, validity, and quality of this …

Importance Children and young people's reports of experiences of adverse childhood
events have increased in recent years, and this trend has been associated with an elevated …

Background Child maltreatment is a global public health issue that encompasses physical
abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and exposure to intimate partner violence …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are related to increased risk of common mental
disorders. This umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses aimed to identify …

The theory and practice of psychiatric diagnosis are central yet contentious. This paper
examines the heterogeneous nature of categories within the DSM-5, how this heterogeneity …

Experiencing child sexual abuse (CSA) is a major public health problem with serious
consequences for CSA victims. For effective assessment and (preventive) intervention …

Background Research documents a strong relationship between childhood maltreatment
and depression. However, only few studies have examined the specific effects of various …

Co‐morbid mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are extremely common
in autistic adults. Vulnerability to negative life experiences such as victimisation and …