Adverse Childhood Experiences and Perinatal Mental Illness Symptoms and Well-Being

A PEANUTs Lab study


Infographic summarizing a study on how conventional and expanded adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relate to mental health during pregnancy. Both ACE types predicted higher depression, anxiety, and anger, and lower well-being. A table shows regression results, and key implications for research and clinical practice are highlighted. The visual includes illustrations and summary text.
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Perinatal Mental Illness Symptoms and well-Being by Christina Personette, LaMauri Franklin, and Charlie Rioux