Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). The ACE Study, one of the largest investigations of childhood abuse and neglect and household challenges and later-life health and well-being, was conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kaiser Permanente.
The study was originally conducted by Dr. Vincent Felitti and Dr. Robert Anda, along with their colleagues at the CDC. Their groundbreaking research has significantly contributed to our understanding of the long-term impacts of childhood experiences on adult health and well-being.
Why ACE's are Important
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences is crucial because
ACEs have been linked to risky health behaviors, chronic health conditions, low life potential, and early death.
As the number of ACEs increases, so does the risk for these outcomes.
The wide-ranging health and social consequences of ACEs underscore the importance of preventing them before they happen.
Preventing ACEs can help children and adults thrive and potentially reduce risk for conditions like depression, asthma, cancer, and diabetes.
The ACE Assessment
The ACE questionnaire is a tool used to assess a person's exposure to traumatic stressors in childhood. It consists of 10 questions about different types of childhood experiences.
Please note that this assessment can bring up difficult memories. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, please stop and seek support if needed.
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