We tested associations between interpersonal trauma and psychopathology in adolescents in residential care

One third of adolescents reported multiple interpersonal trauma and females were more often affected

(Multiple) Interpersonal traumatic experiences are associated with a range of internalizing and externalizing symptoms

Traumatized male adolescents seem to be more affected from substance use disorders and affective disorders.

Traumatized female adolescents seem to be more affected from disorders of attention, activity and conduct disorders.