The relationship between type, timing and duration of exposure to adverse childhood experiences and adolescent self-harm and depression: findings from three UK prospective population-based cohorts.
Bushra FarooqAbigail E RussellLaura D HoweAnnie HerbertAndrew D A C SmithHelen L FisherJessie R BaldwinLouise ArseneaultAndrea DaneseBecky MarsPublished in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2024)
Efforts to mitigate the impact of ACEs should start in early life with continued support throughout childhood, to prevent long-term exposure to ACEs contributing to risk of self-harm and depression in adolescence.