Impact of Adverse Childhood and Life Experiences on Health
Impact of Adverse Childhood and Life Experiences on Health
Program of Research
Dr. Solberg’s program of research examines the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and current life experiences on mental health and substance use outcomes in minority populations. He additionally examines the intervening effects of coping, resilience, and chronic stress in the ACE and health outcome relationship. My long-term research goal is to develop population-specific, secondary-prevention interventions to mitigate the further progression of ACE-associated sequelae, reducing health disparities in minority populations. To accomplish this goal, it is critical to understand the effects of ACEs and current life experiences on health in various populations and the mechanisms that contribute to poor outcomes for targeted interventions.
Current Research
- Solberg, M. A. (PI). Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use in Sexual and Gender Minorities: The Effects of Current Stressors and Resilience. Funded by: Harriet Werley Faculty Research Award (2023-2024; $5,000).
- Solberg, M. A. (PI). The Association of Childhood Adversity and Health Outcomes in Young Adults. Funded by: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (#3026.SAP). (2020-2021; $3,000.00).
- Solberg, M. A. (PI). The Association of Childhood Adversity and Health Outcomes in Young Adults. Funded by: Sigma Theta Tau International – Lambda Chapter. (2020-2021; $2,000.00).
- Solberg, M. A. (PI). The Association of Childhood Adversity and Health Outcomes in Young Adults. Funded by: Wayne State University Graduate School and College of Nursing. (2020-2021; $2,000.00).
Populations of interests
- Sexual and gender minorities
- Racial minorities
- Young adults