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What are adverse childhood experiences? Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). Examples include: 1 Experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect. Witnessing violence in the home or community. Having a family member attempt or die by suicide. Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense ...
ACEs are traumatic events that happen as you’re growing up. Learn more about the effects of childhood trauma.
ACEs can have profound effects on brain development, physical health, and emotional well-being. Research shows that these early experiences of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction can increase the risk for chronic disease, mental health challenges, and social difficulties throughout life.
The ACEs Aware initiative is a first-in-the nation effort to screen patients for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve and save lives. ACEs Aware strives to create a better world for our children, families, and communities by working together across sectors to prevent and address the impact of ACEs and toxic stress.
In this infographic, learn about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), how they interact with toxic stress, and what we can do to prevent lasting harm.
ACEs increase risk factors in adolescence and follow individuals into adulthood, impacting overall health, well-being, education, and job potential. Additional risk factors for adults have increased prevalence of injury, sexually transmitted infections, maternal and child health problems, sex trafficking, and chronic diseases such as cancer ...