A recent meta-analysis found that approximately 16% of children exposed to traumatic events subsequently develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a mental health condition triggered ...

although only a small proportion of them develop PTSD. In the United States, about 3.5 percent of people may have the disorder, including children. For some, the stimulus is not one distressing ...

If you've experienced trauma, it’s important to take care of yourself. Here are some ways to cope: Talk to someone you trust.

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences. We found children from ...

Despite increasing awareness, identifying and mitigating the effects of ACEs remains a significant challenge, particularly ...

Not all homes are happy homes, and not all marriages are happy marriages. Unfortunately, whether homes are happy or not, there are frequently children involved. Whatever the problems are in the home, ...