We know more about how childhood shapes adulthood than previous generations did. But when we talk about adversity, there could be an endless range of experiences. Losing at Monopoly after landing on Mayfair with a hotel may have felt devastating as a child, but adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to more severe stressors, ranging from abuse and neglect to bullying,...
Preliminary Findings
Although full results from my analyses are forthcoming, some preliminary findings already provide important insights. A substantial proportion of students reported having...
We know that our experiences in childhood can cast long shadows into our adult lives. It’s well-established that childhood trauma increases the risk...
Mental health challenges that arise, continue, or intensify during pregnancy and throughout the first year after birth are commonly referred to as ‘perinatal...
Major depressive disorder (MDD/depression) is a common and disabling condition that often begins between adolescence and mid-adulthood (Kessler & Bromet, 2013). Around 40%...
Clozapine is a double-edged sword. On one side, it’s a powerful antipsychotic that can help people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia manage their symptoms (Schneider-Thoma...