ACEs Studies and Information

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who’ve experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and lung cancer. An impassioned plea for pediatric medicine to confront the prevention and treatment of trauma, head-on.

How early childhood experiences affect children’s future

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

February 27th, 2017 – Nadine Burke Harris, PhD, pediatrician globally known for her innovative approach to addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences, gave her speech during the "End Violence" conference that was held in Podgorica, Montenegro. Through this conference, the campaign "End Violence", initiated by the Government of Montenegro and UNICEF, and with the support from EU and Telenor Foundation, sparked a public debate on violence against children in Montenegro. The aim of the campaign is to promote and support parents to implement the best parenting practices in order to raise children without violence and to ensure that they grow up into healthy adults.

An Inside Look at Trauma-Informed Practices

Tom Burger - edutopia.org

A Nashville elementary school takes a comprehensive approach to trauma-informed practices, creating a space where students feel known and supported.