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Derren Hayes: “Research into adverse childhood experiences suggests the impact of Covid-19 could be seen in poorer life outcomes for some children and young people”

Opinion 29 September 2020

Pandemic response must address legacy of trauma

The support hub in Wales works to tackle and prevent ACEs, and brings experts together to share best practice.

Other 29 September 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Policy context

Other 29 September 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Research evidence

Research 29 September 2020

Adolescent victimization and early-adult psychopathology: Approaching causal inference using a longitudinal twin study to rule out non-causal explanations

Link between ACEs and poor outcomes may better be explained by factors such as poverty.

Research 29 September 2020

Early life adversity exposure and circulating markers of inflammation in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Evidence shows some ACE screening practices make vulnerable clients uncomfortable.

Research 29 September 2020

Client and provider discomfort with an adverse childhood experiences survey

A key priority this year has been to train a fifth of Bristol city’s public sector workforce in trauma-informed practice.

Features 29 September 2020

Agencies train ambassadors to spread ACE awareness

Young people in the Sefton programme took part in team building outdoor activities

Features 29 September 2020

Sefton’s trauma-informed approach helps families to recover from ACEs

Social care and health agencies have adopted trauma-informed approaches to support vulnerable children and families.

Features 29 September 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Special Report

Blogs 24 September 2020

Transforming support for young people not in education, employment or training amid Covid-19

Norman Lamb: No one should be at greater risk of poor mental health because of who they are or what environment they are in. Picture: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition

News 23 September 2020

Disadvantaged children ‘at greater risk of poor mental health’ due to Covid-19

Childline saw a spike in calls during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 September 2020

Researchers to review Childline’s response to children at risk of suicide

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield makes the case for early intervention. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

News 8 September 2020

Children’s commissioner calls for NHS counsellors in schools to relieve mental health crisis

Almost of half of young people are worried about falling behind, the YMCA says. Picture: YMCA

News 27 August 2020

Children raise concerns about impact of school return on mental health

Peter Wanless: More ambitious recovery and rebuilding planning is needed. Picture: NSPCC

Opinion 26 August 2020

Opinion - Out of the pandemic: a road to recovery for our children