This case study has been extracted from the Mental Health Centre at the University. The student seeks counselling for depression and inability to carry out his academic and personal responsibilities, accompanied by serious medical problems such as obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol issues. He had been on psychiatric treatment some years ago but did not complement it with therapy. This case study has been presented to highlight the need for detailed assessment of young adults, especially students and the fact that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)are a very predominant cause for their maladaptive behaviours during adulthood. Recommendations have been made for comprehensive assessments and counselling process. Through this paper, the author hopes to emphasize the urgent need to implement stringent assessment procedures during childhood to identify ACEs and put into place corrective and preventive measures through robust policies

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Behaviour, Chronic Diseases, Counselling, Mental Health, Neurological Problems, Substance Abuse, Suicide.