06/06/2019
This video needs to be watched by EVERYONE so please share widely.
There are a lot of great Ted Talks on ACEs and their impact throughout the lifespan but sometimes a cartoon is just a whole lot more accessible! This would be a great one to share with parents, colleagues, and the general public - particularly those with no background in the field.
"Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that affect children while growing up, such as suffering child maltreatment or living in a household affected by domestic violence, substance misuse or mental illness.
This short animated film has been developed to raise awareness of ACEs, their potential to damage health across the life course and the roles that different agencies can play in preventing ACEs and supporting those affected by them."
