ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention

Childhood Adversity Predicts General Mood and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the ABCD Study® Cohort

Virtual

Oral · Developmental Psychology

Prior experiences of childhood adversity significantly predicted poorer general mental health and greater COVID-19 related distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in a large and diverse sample of emerging adolescents. Our findings highlight a risk factor to optimize targeted intervention efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Elizabeth StinsonSpeaker
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Ryan SullivanDiscussant
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Bridgette PeteetDiscussant
    Loma Linda University
  • Susan TapertDiscussant
    University of California, San Diego
  • Krista LisdahlDiscussant
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee