Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Adverse Childhood Experiences Part 2: Measurement, Impact on Future Mental Health, Dissociation, and Timing of Trauma
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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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Heterogeneity of ACE Studies
- Studies on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) use varied methods and metrics, making it challenging to draw universal conclusions.
- Consider individual experiences alongside research, as trauma affects each person differently.
School Trauma in ACEs
- Annabelle Coon noticed online ACE quizzes often omit school-related trauma, like school shootings.
- She highlights the need for broader inclusion of trauma sources in ACE assessments.
Administering the CTQ
- David Puder recommends administering the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) in session, not as a screener.
- He suggests discussing answers with patients due to the personal nature of the questions.