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1/7. The Pair of ACEs framework includes both Individual Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adverse Community Environments.
Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood.
Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood.
2/7. ACEs include experiencing physical and emotional neglect or abuse, sexual abuse or even witnessing violence in the home.
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3/7. Also included are aspects of a child's environment that can undermine their sense of stability or safety;
These include having a parent or family member with a substance abuse problem or an untreated mental health diagnosis or mental health challenge.
These include having a parent or family member with a substance abuse problem or an untreated mental health diagnosis or mental health challenge.
4/7. Losing a parent due to death or separation or divorce as well as having a family member who is in jail or prison are also considered Adverse Childhood Experiences. #TopicalTuesday
5/7. The Pair of ACEs study showed that there was a relationship between ACEs and an increased risk of neurological, physiological, psychological and social difficulties in adulthood. #TopicalTuesday
6/7. The study also showed that there was a connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences and negative health outcomes.
This means that the more ACEs a person had, the higher their risk for negative health outcomes.
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This means that the more ACEs a person had, the higher their risk for negative health outcomes.
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7/7. To find out more about the #PairOfACEs, join @YvonneGach , @ZahraTJuma , @bonfacebeti , @Rixpoet and @eperryinsights as they dive deeper to enlighten us through professional and personal perspectives.
That's this Thursday at 3pm EAT.
That's this Thursday at 3pm EAT.
