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Adverse childhood experiences (ACES)a r e traumatic events that can occur during an adolescent's life. Af e w example of ACES are: • parental divorce/ separation • having a parent or guardian that isaddicted to a substance. These events cause the adolescent tolive through a state of chronic stress. Furthermore, these experiences put adolescents at a greater risk for obesity and depression. With adequate screening, nurses would be able to identify adolescents going through these troubling times. Interventionssuch aseducation on a healthier lifestyle and providing counseling services, would be beneficial to the age group.

Department

Nursing

Publication Date

Spring 4-29-2024

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Scholar & Creative Works Conference, Dominican University of California

City

San Rafael, CA

Keywords

ACES, obesity, adolescent, emotional stability

Disciplines

Mental Disorders | Nursing | Pediatric Nursing

The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Weight and Emotional Stability in Adolescents


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