Childhood adversity refers to adverse exposures or conditions during development, with definitions varying across studies. A useful measurement specifies the exposure, timing, duration and severity rather than treating every difficulty as one identical cause. Research on stress sensitization asks whether earlier adversity changes the relation between later stressors and outcomes such as depression. Observed associations can reflect several pathways, including continuing exposure and differences in available support. [ref]

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