Addressing adverse childhood experiences and other types of trauma in the primary care setting
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2014
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract
For many pediatricians, addressing exposure to traumatic events that could
cause toxic stress in their patients is seen as difficult for a number of reasons,
including lack of time, complexity of the topics, limited referral resources,
and discomfort. At the same time, the study conducted by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente on adverse childhood
experiences (ACEs)1
emphasized the effect of trauma on the developing brain and
health across the life span—a natural concern for all pediatricians. Importantly,
ACEs described in the study are present in every socioeconomic level and can
be devastating to a child’s physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being
into adulthood. This document provides initial suggestions for pediatricians to
consider when addressing ACEs in their practices.
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adverse experiences, trauma, primary care setting
Citation
American Academy of Pediatrics (2014). Addressing adverse childhood experiences and other types of trauma in the primary care setting. Elk Grove Village, IL: AAP.