ACEReady
Adverse Childhood Experiences (lifetime, before age 18)
Childhood adversity (ACE) screening — ACE
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire is a 10-item lifetime measure of childhood adversity used widely in research on long-term health and mental health.
- Time
- ~4 min
- Items
- 10
- For
- Adults. 10 questions about childhood (before age 18). Some items reference abuse — please use care.
Before your 18th birthday…
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Source: Felitti VJ et al. Relationship of childhood abuse and household dysfunction to many of the leading causes of death in adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. Am J Prev Med. 1998;14(4):245–258.
Screening tools indicate the likelihood of a condition — they are not a clinical diagnosis. A clear positive result is your cue to consult Dr. Sodhi or another qualified mental-health professional.