Positive Relationships With Adults , May Help Boost Kids' Ability , to Cope With Adversity.<br />According to a recent study, positive bonds <br />with parents and other adults can play a crucial <br />role in fostering mental health in early adulthood. .<br />PsyPost reports that the research also indicated <br />that high levels of family religiosity may increase <br />stress for those who face significant childhood adversity.<br />Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) <br />refers to traumatic events <br />occurring up until the age of 17. .<br />ACEs can include instances of abuse, <br />neglect, violence or exposure to substance <br />misuse and mental health problems.<br />The study was motivated by the <br />profound impact ACEs can have on <br />a child's future health and well-being.<br />The study was motivated by the <br />profound impact ACEs can have on <br />a child's future health and well-being.<br />We wanted to find <br />out what can make <br />a difference for children <br />experiencing high adversity, Cristiane Duarte and Sara VanBronkhorst, <br />Study authors, via PsyPost.<br />We’ve known for many years <br />that ACEs are associated with <br />later mental health problems. <br />But we know less about factors <br />that can shield children from <br />these long-term effects of ACEs. , Cristiane Duarte and Sara VanBronkhorst, <br />Study authors, via PsyPost.<br />We wanted to understand <br />these factors so that we can <br />develop interventions that <br />can reduce the mental health <br />problems related to ACEs, Cristiane Duarte and Sara VanBronkhorst, <br />Study authors, via PsyPost.<br />We wanted to understand <br />these factors so that we can <br />develop interventions that <br />can reduce the mental health <br />problems related to ACEs, Cristiane Duarte and Sara VanBronkhorst, <br />Study authors, via PsyPost.<br />The study, published in 'JAMA Psychiatry,' <br />revealed that positive relationships with adults were <br />linked to lower levels of stress and reduced risk <br />of developing anxiety or depression later in life.<br />This finding was true <br />regardless of exposure to <br />adverse childhood experiences. <br />Adults can potentially make a real <br />difference in reducing the risk <br />of later mental health problems, Cristiane Duarte and Sara VanBronkhorst, <br />Study authors, via PsyPost
