Adverse Childhood Experiences: Link to Test and Other Resources

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 ACES Test and Other Resources 

    The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study provides an exam that adults can take. ACES connects childhood trauma and health outcomes. For more information about the study click the following link that will connect you to a CDC page that covers the ACE Study. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html
Link to take the ACE Test for free with result interpretations: https://americanspcc.org/take-the-aces-quiz/

Another resource to check out that pertains to the ACE Study is the Social Cure Podcast which covers the following topic. 
Link to their Instagram: Adverse Childhood Experiences (@socialcurepodcast) • Instagram photos and videos 









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