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ACE 101: Parental Mental Illness

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When thinking about how parental mental illness can affect family members, the landmark CDC/Kaiser Permanente study on ACEs defined “mental illness” to include everything from eating disorders and depression to more chronic conditions that completely distort a person’s perception of themselves and reality. Additional Resources for Help.

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Suicide among LGBTQ Youth: Risks and Prevention

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Bisexual youth report higher rates of depressed mood, bullying, sexual assault, and physical harm. . The Trevor Project found that when it comes to transgender mental health and non-binary mental health, these youth face an elevated risk for depression and suicidality compared to youth who are cisgender and straight. . Gem Garcin.

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ACE 101: Incarcerated Household Member

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Those who experienced four or more ACE categories showed increased risk for negative outcomes like alcoholism, drug abuse, depression, suicidal tendencies, and many other diseases and behaviors that have been recognized as leading causes of death in adults. What Can We Do? Read about the ten categories of ACEs by following our blog.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential.

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ACE 101: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

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According to Browne and Finkelhor 2 , these children are at increased risk for depression, anger and aggression, anxiety, self-destructive behavior, poor self-esteem, being revictimized, and other serious outcomes. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs. Check my ACE score.

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How America Can Break the Cycle and Prevent Drug Abuse

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This study also broadened our understanding of how poor outcomes, like criminal-justice involvement, addiction, poverty, etc, are passed through the generations. She struggles with depression and finds painkillers and alcohol are good ways to cope with it. Effects and dangers of drug abuse. Do you know your score? Melanie Blow.

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Suicide prevention means child protection

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ACEs also contribute to depression and impulsivity , two other things tied to suicidality. . A priest sexually abused my mother, and she suffered crippling anxiety as an adult and was eventually diagnosed with depression. Answer these ten confidential questions developed with the CDC and understand your warning signs.