Mental Health Impacts of ACEs: A Resource for Therapists
- Aaron Zimola

- May 29, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 15, 2025

This comprehensive guide outlines the wide-ranging mental health effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), from anxiety, PTSD, and behavioral challenges to attachment disruptions, dissociation, and increased risk of substance use and self-harm. Backed by research, it offers insight into how trauma affects brain development, emotional regulation, and relational patterns. Therapists can use this resource to better understand their clients’ needs, guide trauma-informed assessments, and support interventions that promote resilience and healing.
