Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, and, if left unmanaged, it can increase
the risk for suicide. The evidence base on the determinants of depression is fragmented …

Background Childhood maltreatment is associated with poor mental and physical health.
However, the mechanisms of gene–environment correlations and the potential causal …

Background Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and being female are
distinct risk factors for having a major depressive episode (MDE) or an anxiety disorder (AD) …

Randomized controlled trials have shown efficacy of trauma-focused psychotherapies in
youth with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but little is known about the relationship …

CU traits, characterized by shallow affect, lack of fear, and absence of remorse, have been
moderately associated with childhood maltreatment in a recent meta-analysis. However, the …

Aims There is evidence that child maltreatment is associated with problematic alcohol use
later in life. However, previous epidemiological studies that have examined the link between …

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is thought to be associated with altered responses to social
stimuli and interpersonal signals. However, limited evidence exists that CM is linked to …

Background Child maltreatment is a common negative experience and has potential long-
lasting adverse consequences for mental and physical health, including increased risk for …

The contribution of childhood emotional maltreatment to depressive symptoms has been
well-established in previous research. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research …

The prevalence of depressive symptoms in adolescents is 12–18% and is twice as frequent
in females. Sleep problems and thoughts of death are depressive symptoms or co-occurrent …