Psychosocial Intervention for Children Exposed to Childhood Adverse Events: A Review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20490201

Siddhi Sahay¹ and Chinnadurai P.² (Department of Psychology, CMR University, Bengaluru, Karnataka1 and School of Liberal Studies, CMR University, Bengaluru, Karnataka²)

To reduce the mental and physical health impacts of adverse childhood events (ACEs) in children in the long run, psychosocial interventions are necessary. Abuse, neglect and dysfunctional households are powerful risk factors for developmental delays, psychological distress and brain development impairments, which predispose individuals to mental health issues and poor behavioural outcomes in childhood and adulthood. With the emphasis on biological, psychological, and social factors, the effective psychosocial interventions aim to respond to the multifaceted ecological effects of ACEs. Examples of early intervention methods that have demonstrated potential success in reducing trauma-related symptoms and improving the developmental trajectories of affected children are counselling, mindfulness-based therapies, attachment-focused approaches, and resilience-building programmes. Also, the socioeconomic and systemic interventions play a vital role in preventing ACE exposure and enhancing the overall effectiveness of psychosocial support services. The integration of neuro-counselling models that depict the neurobiological impacts of ACEs has excellent prospects for tailoring. Interventions to fulfil personal needs. All these methods emphasize the importance of early detection, in depth evaluation, and a large assortment of support that will allow children who have undergone bad experiences to heal and emerge more resilient. It is necessary to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and improve psychosocial support services using socioeconomic and systemic interventions. It is possible to use neuro-counselling models to show the neurobiological effects of ACEs so as to make interventions. There is an emphasis on the identification at an early age, a thorough evaluation, and various supports to facilitate recovery and resilience among affected children.