Is emotional abuse an ACE?
Is it accurate to classify emotional abuse as an Adverse Childhood Experience, or ACE? ACEs are defined as potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood and can have long-lasting negative impacts on a person's health and well-being. While physical abuse is commonly recognized as an ACE, emotional abuse can also have severe and lasting effects on children, including mental health issues, low self-esteem, and difficulties forming healthy relationships. Therefore, it seems reasonable to consider emotional abuse as an ACE, given its potential to cause harm and lasting impact on a child's development. Would you agree with this assessment?