Effects of adverse childhood experiences on diverse, marginalized pediatric patients experiencing chronic pain

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are characterized as stressful or traumatic experiences encountered before 18 years of age. ACEs can lead to toxic stress, which causes negative physical and mental health outcomes throughout one’s life, including elevated rates of anxiety and depression, increased risk for suicide, and a potential increased risk of developing chronic pain.

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