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Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

Adverse Childhood Experiences Part 2: Measurement, Impact on Future Mental Health, Dissociation, and Timing of Trauma

Feb 2, 2024
This podcast discusses the influence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on future mental health disorders. It explores the measurement of ACEs, their impact on personality disorders and psychiatric conditions, and the connection between trauma and dissociative identity disorder. The podcast also delves into the experience of children in mental hospitals, the impact of weekly therapy sessions, and the importance of personal growth and introspection.
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Quick takeaways

  • The severity, duration, and number of traumatic events are the greatest predictive factors of the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and future mental health disorders.
  • ACEs increase the risk of developing various mental health issues such as substance use disorder, psychotic disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, and complex PTSD in a dose-dependent manner.

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The current evidence on ACEs and their impact on mental health

The podcast episode discusses the current evidence on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their association with an increased risk of mental health disorders. The speaker emphasizes the heterogeneity in the research, with different studies examining various ACEs and identifying different metrics as important. They highlight the need for balancing clinical judgment and considering individual differences in trauma experiences. It is also noted that there are common metrics like the ACE score and the Child of Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) that assess the dose-response relationship between ACEs and mental health outcomes.

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