Felitti (Vincent J. Felitti)

Vincent J. Felitti is a doctor who researched how early childhood experiences, especially trauma or abuse, can impact health and behavior later in life. He led the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, which found that that repeated childhood stress increases the risk of problems like heart disease, depression, and addiction. His work highlights the importance of understanding how early trauma affects physical and mental health, encouraging healthcare providers to consider patients’ life histories for better prevention and treatment strategies.