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Childhood trauma and the long term health effects

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This research paper explores the issue on childhood trauma. The prevalence of the issue is
analyzed and the causes and signs and symptoms established. The paper also explores Adverse
Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study sources data from it to establish a comparative approach of
what the study has attained to what other studies have established. Through and through, it is no
secret that the issue is one that holds serious consequences and that it needs coordinated and
strengthened attention from all stakeholders to ensure that it is put to rest. This paper also
identifies the long term effects of the trauma and recommends interventions that can be taken at a
young age and as an adult.
Keywords: childhood trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Long term effects

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Running Head: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA 1 Childhood Trauma Name Institution of Affiliation CHILDHOOD TRAUMA 2 Abstract This research paper explores the issue on childhood trauma. The prevalence of the issue is analyzed and the causes and signs and symptoms established. The paper also explores Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study sources data from it to establish a comparative approach of what the study has attained to what other studies have established. Through and through, it is no secret that the issue is one that holds serious consequences and that it needs coordinated and strengthened attention from all stakeholders to ensure that it is put to rest. This paper also identifies the long term effects of the trauma and recommends interventions that can be taken at a young age and as an adult. Keywords: childhood trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Long term effects CHILDHOOD TRAUMA 3 Childhood Trauma Childhood trauma is a term that fuses two words, childhood and trauma. Trauma is a bodily reflex to extremely distressing events that overwhelm individuals’ limiting coping ability, sense of self, leading to feelings of helplessness, and compromising their ability to experience the ultimate extent of their experiences and emotions (Krajncan, Polajnar, & Gajic, 2014). Trauma exists in three forms: acute, chronic, and complex trauma. Acute trauma is the result of one dangerous or stressful event. Chronic trauma on the other hand amounts from continued and extended expo ...
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