ABUSED, NEGLECTED, AND SICK - The adverse childhood experience journey

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. 

ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. However, ACEs can be prevented. Preventing ACEs can help children and adults thrive and potentially: Lower risk for conditions like depression, asthma, cancer, and diabetes in adulthood.

 

The 10 ACEs of Trauma

• Physical abuse.
• Sexual abuse.
• Emotional abuse.
• Physical neglect.
• Emotional neglect.
• Mental illness.
• Divorce.
• Substance abuse.