Prospective Longitudinal Associations Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Mental Health Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Christina Thurston, Aja Louise Murray, Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen, Mpho Silima, Chad Lance Hemady, Franziska Meinck

Published online on August 17, 2025

Abstract

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Ahead of Print.
Research suggests a strong, dose–response relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor adult mental health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to systematically investigate the existence and strength of ...