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Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya ACEs can lead to long-term alterations in brain development, hormonal responses, and immune functioning, affecting overall quality of life.

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya Individuals can build resilience after experiencing ACEs through-Developing and maintaining supportive relationships with family, friends & mentors.
2.Seek professional help to process trauma and develop coping strategies.

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya 1. Engage in activities that promote relaxation and well-being, such as mindfulness, meditation, or hobbies.
2. Practice self-compassion and positive self-talk.
3. Focus on strengths and accomplishments.

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya Q5. Building resilience can be through building social support, going for therapy , working on any issues that resulted from ACEs. #Tufunguke

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya Practising mindfulness, meditation, or if possibly able to try yoga so as to manage stress and improve emotional regulation is another way of building resilience after experiencing ACEs.

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat 🐾Creating and sustaining safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for children in families.
🐾Ensuring that families have access to economic resources and support such as affordable housing.
🐾Promoting positive social norms that discourage violence and adversity.

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya ACEs also can be prevented by creating public awareness on the impacts of ACEs.

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya Yes, ACEs can be prevented. By having supportive parenting programmes whereby parents are presented with positive techniques that will later on have positive impact on a childs wellbeing.

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat The exposure to ACEs can disrupt brain and neurobiological development, leading to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance misuse
Also, ACEs can be passed from one generation to the next if not addressed by parents.

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya 1.Behavioral and Social Issues: Poor Academic and Occupational Outcomes: Difficulties in concentration and behavioral issues can affect educational attainment and job performance.
2.Relationship Problems:Difficulty forming and maintaining healthy relationships due to trust issues

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya ACEs can lead to long-term health issues such as chronic diseases (e.g diabetes), mental health disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression), and substance abuse. They also increase the likelihood of risky behaviors, poor academic and job performance, and difficulties in relationships.

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya 1.Cronic health conditions in adults like - the heart disease,diabetes and also the stress that can have a long lasting effect on physical health
2.One tends to escape into the world of substance abuse
3.Increased feeling of hopelessness
4.Anxiety too

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood, typically between the ages of 0 and 17 years
These experiences can have a lasting impact on a person's physical and mental health throughout their life
Misconception: ACEs only refer to physical and sexual abuse.

Chiromo Hospital Group Kombima💙 ⭐Wanjiru Mwangi ⭐ Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya in addition to another misconception,ACEs are solely the responsibility of parents:
While parents play a critical role, societal factors such as poverty, community violence also contribute to the prevalence of ACEs.

Chiromo Hospital Group Charles Njuguna Epaphroditus 🇰🇪 Kombima💙 Psychologist Magdaline Njambi CarolsammyG ian kiplangat Tracy Kagaya In children might include
1. Difficulty forming relationships
2.Aggression or oppositional behaviour
3. Difficulty concentrating or paying attention
4. Withdrawal from social interactions
5. Increased fearfulness or sadness