Child
maltreatment
affects
thousands
of
children
and
adolescents
every
year.
This
phenomenon
is
multidimensional,
meaning
there
are
different
subtypes
(i.e.,
physical
abuse,
sexual
emotional
neglect)
known
to
predict
various
mental
health
issues,
including
depression
anxiety.
While
previous
research
has
investigated
outcomes
in
maltreated
youth,
results
may
vary
based
on
the
dimensions
abuse
considered.
study
aims
expand
literature
examine
how
a
history
child
influences
manifestation
anxiety
depressive
symptoms
youth
at
age
18.
The
current
uses
secondary
data
analysis
Longitudinal
Study
Abuse
Neglect
(LONGSCAN),
consortium
studies
that
examines
antecedents
consequences
maltreatment.
relationship
between
explained
using
attachment
cognitive
theories.
found
neglect
were
significantly
associated
with
depression;
meanwhile,
only
was
Associations
other
non-significant.
Implications
these
findings
for
practice
discussed.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Background
The
prevailing
exposure
to
Adverse
Childhood
Experiences
(ACEs)
among
youth
is
associated
with
adolescents'
mental
health.
However,
few
studies
have
examined
whether
receiving
help
from
health
services
affects
outcomes
adolescents
ACEs.
Therefore,
this
study
examines
the
moderated
effects
of
use
on
relationship
between
exposures
ACEs
and
US
adolescents.
Methods
sample
was
restricted
aged
11–17
using
data
National
Health
Interview
Survey
(NHIS)
2019,
2021,
2022.
Multivariate
logistic
regressions
descriptive
analyses
were
performed
estimate
moderation
effect
use.
Results
Using
buffered
associations
severe
anxiety
depressive
symptoms.
Receiving
counseling/therapy
impact
ever
living
an
individual
who
had
(Adjusted
Odds
Ratio,
AOR:
0.58,
p
<
.05)
symptoms
(AOR:
0.38,
.01)
Furthermore,
a
history
alcohol
or
drug
abuse
0.49,
being
victim
witness
violence
0.45,
.01).
In
addition,
taking
prescription
medication
experience
incarcerated
family
members
0.41,
.05).
Conclusion
Our
findings
suggest
that
policy
practice
need
encourage
access
care
for
vulnerable
reduce
detrimental
their
experiences
problems.
Child
maltreatment
affects
thousands
of
children
and
adolescents
every
year.
This
phenomenon
is
multidimensional,
meaning
there
are
different
subtypes
(i.e.,
physical
abuse,
sexual
emotional
neglect)
known
to
predict
various
mental
health
issues,
including
depression
anxiety.
While
previous
research
has
investigated
outcomes
in
maltreated
youth,
results
may
vary
based
on
the
dimensions
abuse
considered.
study
aims
expand
literature
examine
how
a
history
child
influences
manifestation
anxiety
depressive
symptoms
youth
at
age
18.
The
current
uses
secondary
data
analysis
Longitudinal
Study
Abuse
Neglect
(LONGSCAN),
consortium
studies
that
examines
antecedents
consequences
maltreatment.
relationship
between
explained
using
attachment
cognitive
theories.
found
neglect
were
significantly
associated
with
depression;
meanwhile,
only
was
Associations
other
non-significant.
Implications
these
findings
for
practice
discussed.
