Childhood Adversity and Mental Health Status of Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study at the Universities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Objective: To determine the frequency of childhood adversities among university students Islamabad and Rawalpindi compare those with their current mental health by measuring depression anxiety.
 Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
 Place Duration Study: Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), ARID Agricultural University, Pakistan from May to Aug 2019.
 Methodology: Survey data 388 between 19-25 years age group was collected 2 universities in twin cities using a simple random sampling method for collection form questionnaires. First, frequencies adverse experiences (ACE) were determined, followed comparison ACE common disorders, i.e., Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) chi-squared test.
 Results: The found be highest who had an score 1-3 (74.7%), 4-6 (24.7%). Overall, females more (66.8%) than males (33.2%). Strong association ACEs (p-value <0.05) <0.005) found.
 Conclusion: Childhood adversity has results not only on affected individual's life but also people around that individual. For example, early trauma children different groups lifetime, cognitive dysfunctions, lack effective communication.