Psychological trauma and adversity including ACEs (adverse childhood experiences)

Our work to prevent and reduce the negative impact of psychological trauma and adversity.


Action to prevent psychological trauma and adversity

Preventing and responding early to psychological trauma and adversity is central to the Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) approach, and a key focus across many different policy areas.

Some examples of the types of action we are taking across these policy areas are:

Contact

Email: ACEstrauma@gov.scot

Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience Team
Mental Health Directorate
Scottish Government
3ER - St. Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

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