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,...
Homelessness and severe mental illness are closely linked, forming a cycle of marginalisation. In the UK, the proportion of homeless individuals with a...
Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions characterised by persistent and intense feelings of unease that are disproportionate to the situation (Craske et...
A second study, published in Psychological Medicine, examined how childhood trauma influences the relationship between cannabis use and paranoia. Just over half of...
Childhood and adolescence are vulnerable periods for the development of mental health problems, which are also associated with mental health and physical problems...
Mental health difficulties in children and young people (CYP) are rising, with one in five CYP reporting a probable mental health condition (Newlove-Delgado...