Trauma's Impact on the Body and Brain
You just learned how ACEs are linked to toxic stress
that can damage the body and brain. If kids can experience this kind of stress, so can we as adults. Whether it's ACEs or one of the traumatic events you just read, your brain and body are impacted by trauma.
Consider taking the Trauma Informed Biology Module to learn more about ACEs and the effects it has on the body and brain. If you're taking the other 4 Trauma Informed Modules, you'll learn more about this important topic.
You're probably thinking, "Why am I being asked about ACEs as an adult?" The answer is, Chronic ACEs extends into adolescents and adulthood. Research has shown that ACEs link to chronic health problems, mental illness, substances misuse, and relationship challenges.
Consider taking the Trauma Informed Biology Module to learn more about ACEs and the effects it has on the body and brain. If you're taking the other 4 Trauma Informed Modules, you'll learn more about this important topic.
You interact with individuals where ACEs can intertwine with their life.
- 7-25% youth are diagnosed with Childhood Mental Health Disorders: ADHD, Behavior Disorders, Anxiety, and Depression. ACEs take time away from education.
- 64% of the adult U.S. population have encountered at least one adverse childhood experience.
- Another 17.3 % or 1 in 6 have experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences.
ACEs-related health consequences cost an estimated economic burden of $748 billion.
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