Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Research: Implications for practitioners

In this Research Practice Focus video, we explain what ACEs are, how they are measured, and the pros and cons of routine screening. The conversation highlights recent findings that show simple narratives about childhood trauma hide the complexity we must address to improve the lives of children and young people who experience ACEs.

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Chapters:
0:00​ Epigenetics and Mental Health: A brief guide to the research
1:07​ What are ACEs?
1:50​ How are ACEs measured?
3:22​ How do ACEs impact individuals?
4:35​ Pros and cons of routine screening
7:10​ Research implications for practitioners and clinicians

The UK Trauma Council's Research Practice Focus videos breakdown complicated and relevant topics related to childhood trauma to help inform the practice of foster carers, clinicians, social workers, and teachers. Learn more on the UK Trauma Council website: https://uktraumacouncil.org/research_...

About the UK Trauma Council:
The UK Trauma Council (UKTC) is a group of leading experts, drawn from a variety of disciples across all four nations of the United Kingdom (UK). We are the first UK-wide platform bringing together expertise in research, practice, policy and lived experience in the field of childhood trauma. The UK Trauma Council is hosted and supported by the Anna Freud Centre.

https://uktraumacouncil.org/​​