Adverse childhood experiences as context for youth assessment and diagnosis. (22nd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Johnson, Kaprea F.; Cheng, Shonn; Brookover, Dana L.; Zyromski, Brett
• Is Part Of: Journal of counseling and development. Volume 101:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 236
• Page End: 247
• Publication Date: 2023-01-22
• Subjects: adverse childhood experiences -- anxiety -- assessment -- depression -- diagnosis; Vocational guidance -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Vocational education -- Periodicals; 361.0605
• DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12460
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0748-9633

Abstract

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) should be considered as context for assessment and diagnosis of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems for youth aged 0–18. The researchers conducted a cross‐sectional study, using the public data set from the 2017–2018 National Survey of Children's Health, which represented 52, 000 households of a nationally representative sample of children ages 0–17. The parent/caregiver participants reported their children aged 0–5 had higher odds than children aged 6–11 and 12–17 of a one‐unit increase in ACEs, resulting in anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems. Professional counselors can use the results as a basis to consider ACEs‐informed assessment and diagnosis practices when working with youth who present with mental health or behavior problems.