Mental Health & Teens
Program FAQ
ACE's
Mental Health Conditions
Trauma
100

_____% of youth have a mood disorder

11

100

What does TIE stand for?

Trauma Informed Education

100

What does ACEs stand for?

Adverse Childhood Experiences

100

There are three subtypes of ADHD: hyperactive-impulsive, combined, and this _________

Inattentive

100

___________ is an event or series of events experienced by an individual or group that has lasting effects on a person’s well-being.

Trauma

200

_____% of youth have an anxiety disorder

8

200

How long is the TIE program at Columbia College?

The accelerated program can be completed in one year. 

200

What is the ACEs study? 

A public health study by CDC-Kaiser discovered that childhood trauma leads to health issues later in life by measuring 10 different types of childhood trauma.

200

Irritability, euphoria, speaking quickly, splurging money, and exaggerated self-esteem are all symptoms associated with this emotional “high” of bipolar disorder

Mania

200

There are three main categories of trauma: acute trauma, chronic trauma, and this

Complex trauma

300

_____ is the 3rd leading cause of death in youth aged 10-24

Suicide

300

Is there required in-person classes/meeting times?

Nope! All coursework can be completed fully online. There are optional Zoom sessions to touch base with your cohort and professors. Please note this program is NOT self-paced. 

300

What are some significant findings from the study? 

Stress caused by ACEs can impact every part of the body including autoimmune diseases, heart disease, cancer, etc. Also, stress by ACEs damages the function and structure of kids’ developing brains.

300

Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia typically include this symptom, referring to beliefs that are firmly held despite rational evidence to the contrary

Delusions

300

In order to be trauma-informed, this is one of the most important things to do:

Build Relationships

400

_____% of youth in state and local juvenile justice systems have a mental illness 

70

400

Do I have to be a teacher? This is a Masters in Ed program. 

  • Nope! The program welcomes anyone with an interest in learning how to support those who have experienced trauma. Previous students include counselors, social workers, youth group leaders etc..

400

How prevalent are ACEs? 

ACEs are very common. 1 in 6 adults experience four or more ACEs and most people in the US have a least a score of 1.

400

In 2017, the World Health Organization found that this disorder is one of the top three causes of disability worldwide

Depression

400

True or False: We will always be aware of  which of our students have experienced trauma.

False: We may never know which of our students have experienced or are currently dealing with trauma. This is why it is important to always have a trauma-informed lens and use trauma-informed practices with ALL students. 

500

____% of those who died by suicide had an underlying mental health condition

90

500

Will I have to share about my own trauma?

Columbia College takes care to embed the same trauma-informed practices you are learning about in their instruction. You will never be REQUIRED to share more than you feel comfortable. However self-reflection is an important part of trauma-informed work.

500

If my ACEs score is high, am I doomed? 

No! The ACEs score is not your density! There is always hope for a positive outcome no matter your ACE score.      

500

This neurodevelopmental disorder is diagnosed 4 times as often in males as in females

Autism

500

True or False: Everyone who has experienced trauma will respond in the same way, so it will be easy for me to know what someone is going through.

False- Everyone responds uniquely to their situation. Even two people who have gone through the same traumatic event may have different responses.