ACEs: Prevention strategies
Duration: 5 mins
Publication Date: 14 Feb 2024
Next Review Date: 14 Feb 2027
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13719
Description
In this talk, Dr Meehan explores how the prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the minimization of their impact can be achieved through targeted, evidence-based strategies. He discusses the role of broader policy measures—such as reducing poverty and housing insecurity—as well as family-focused interventions that address mental health and substance use challenges. For children who have already experienced adversity, Dr Meehan highlights the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches, mindfulness, and the cultivation of positive relationships in fostering healing and resilience. Emphasizing the importance of early support, this talk outlines how timely, coordinated efforts can lead to significantly improved long-term outcomes for vulnerable children.
Learning Objectives
A. To describe various strategies aimed at preventing ACEs, including policy-driven approaches to address socioeconomic stressors.
B. To explain therapeutic and supportive interventions that help reduce the negative consequences of ACEs on health and development.
C. To provide practical examples of how interventions like therapy and building life skills can foster resilience in children who have experienced ACEs.
