Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
56: Adverse Childhood Experiences - Knowing when to hold your ACEs and when to fold 'em (Sort Of)
56: Adverse Childhood Experiences - Knowing when to hold your ACEs and when to fold 'em (Sort Of)
56: Adverse Childhood Experiences - Knowing when to hold your ACEs and when to fold 'em (Sort Of)
Sunday 8th November 2020
Billy and Jason explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on mental health and addiction, sharing personal stories and discussing prevention and therapy.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Understanding ACEs: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Mental Health and Addiction
This study was from The 1990s, like that's been Some Years since then and we're just now maybe putting the focus on it, which is incredible, and that's only in communities where people are focused on this topic, like the average person has probably still never heard of aces.
Have you ever wondered how your childhood experiences might be affecting your mental health today? In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast', hosts Billy and Jason dive into the world of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). They break down what ACEs are, where the research began, and why it's so crucial for understanding mental health and addiction. Taking the ACEs test themselves, Billy and Jason share personal stories of childhood trauma, making the conversation deeply relatable and eye-opening.
They discuss how these early experiences can alter brain development, increase the risk of suicide, and underline the importance of seeking help. The hosts also touch on the significance of starting prevention early and explore various therapy options. They even brainstorm their own recovery program, offering a fresh perspective on how to tackle these issues. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how childhood trauma can shape your life and why being trauma-informed is essential.
Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that encourages listeners to take the ACEs test and join the conversation.