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Childhood adversity is associated with increased risks of later health difficulties, but it does not determine a person’s future. Experiences, supportive relationships, circumstances and access to care all matter. These examples are not interchangeable, and not every adversity meets the diagnostic definition of a traumatic event. Read the CDC’s explanation of adverse childhood experiences.
Read about experiences that can occur with PTSD.
Childhood adversity can affect people differently. These examples do not establish a diagnosis or determine an individual’s future.
7 Adverse Childhood Information Links
- Recognizing and treating childhood trauma here.
- Risk and protective factors for adverse childhood experiences
- Stopping Family Violence
- Bullying and Prevention
- Understanding Adverse Childhood Events
- Supporting a child with a long-term illness
- Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Mental Health Outcomes
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