One in every five Kenyan adolescents has experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), placing them at high risk for mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and bullying.
This is according to new findings from the study "Understanding the Lasting Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Mental Health of Kenyan Youth," shared during the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): From Research to Policy Action webinar, hosted by the Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) at Aga Khan University in collaboration with the Shamiri Institute.
Adverse Childhood Experiences include experiences such as neglect, abuse, poverty and violence and can have a lasting impact on how a person behaves, what they think, and how they feel.
Speaking at the webinar, Prof.
