ACE’s
What does ACE’s stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
What does Psych even mean?
Psychology, Pshycologically
Yeah Right!?!
Yes, Trauma affects us physically.
Behavioral Symptoms?
Social withdrawal, Risky behaviors, poor health habits
How many years off life expectancy?
20
How does it work?
Adults fill out form. One point per question answered yes.
What does trauma affect?
-Emotions
- Cognitive Function
- Physiologically
- IdentityBody?
Headaches, fatigue, gut issues,, rapid heart rate, shaking, sweating, muscle tension
True or False
People are easy to trust
False
True or false
Everyone who experiences trauma will develop PTSD
False
Correlation?
Increased health risks.
What are some Psychological effects?
- Depression
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Emotional numbness
- Dissociation
Chronic?
Increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, respiratory issues, stroke, cancer
Me, myself, and I?
Trauma can be generational
What is a flashback
Intrusive, involuntary re-experiencing
What questions does the study contain?
- Physical, emotional, and or sexual abuse
- Physical, emotional neglect
- Parental mental illness, substance abuse, incarceration
- Parental separation or divorce
- Domestic Violence
What is PTSD?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Causes Hyper-vigilance, intrusive thoughts, avoidance, etc…
How does that even work?
Hijacks the nervous system, keeping is in a high state of alert and stress or fight or flight, leading to the content release of hormones resulting in physical symptoms.
Is the mind right?
No
CPTSD?
Complex PTSD. From prolonged repeated trauma
Who created it?
Vincent J. Felitti and Dr. Robert F. Anda
How many people are effected by trauma?
About 67% have at least 1 ACE point
What number was on the Physical effects slide?
9
What’s my favorite color
Purple
What is my name? First and last lol
Dakota Stringer