Cross-sectional survey examines the link between adverse childhood experiences, social support, and mental health in adolescents, suggesting mediation by coping strategies.
Key Points
Adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of stress, while social support and coping strategies help mitigate this relationship.
Increased rates of depression and anxiety are linked to lower family support and ineffective coping strategies among adolescents.
Active coping fully mediates the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depression, indicating its importance in mental health.
Females display higher odds of mental health issues, underlining a potential demographic focus for targeted interventions.