Effects of adverse childhood experiences and childhood socioeconomic disadvantage on youth depression: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and childhood socioeconomic disadvantage have been independently associated with depression. It has also been established that ACEs are more likely to occur in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. However, the complex associations among all three factors together remain unclear.Objective: The purpose of this scoping review was to analyse the state of the literature on the associations among ACEs, childhood socioeconomic disadvantage, and depression-related outcomes (e.g., depression symptoms) for individuals aged 25 or younger.Method: We conducted a systematised search of four databases using terms that included "adverse childhood experiences", "socioeconomic status", "poverty", and "depression".Results: O

SUBMITTER: Moore CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700016 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature