A new study from a Penn Injury Science Center Core Research Project, led by Terry Richmond, Sara Jacoby, Cassis Boateng, and colleagues, examines the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and neighborhood environments on post-injury recovery among Black men in Philadelphia. Findings indicate that higher ACE exposure and perceived neighborhood disorder—both in childhood and adulthood—significantly predict PTSD and depression severity following hospitalization for physical injury. The study underscores the importance of addressing both past trauma and present neighborhood conditions in interventions aimed at improving post-injury outcomes.
The Impact of ACEs and Neighborhood Perceptions on Post-Injury Recovery
