Treatment to lessen the harms of ACEs

Treatment to lessen the harms of ACEs

Treatment to lessen the harms of ACEs may be used to address depression, fear and anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), problems adjusting to school, work, or daily life, and other symptoms of distress. These symptoms can be successfully reduced with therapeutic treatments that are trauma-informed (i.e., delivered in a way that is influenced by knowledge and understanding of how trauma affects a survivor’s life and experiences long-term) and tailored to the specific circumstances and needs of children, youth, and families