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Reply to "Military service providers and ACEs"

Hi Folks, 

I attended a forum today on PTSD and was told by a presenter that there is no evidence based link between ACEs and PTSD. I'll check the resources above Jane, and in addition if anyone knows of any other research that makes this connection I'd appreciate the referral. 

I work with a lot of vets who struggle with PTSD and I recall a conversation I had with one about ACEs and the coping mechanisms we use to survive them. He told me the ability to dissociate is assessed during recruitment because it's advantageous for military personnel to already have that practice established. I know that's an anecdotal reference, but it is telling and rings true to me, although I was shocked that it was so calculated. 

If we screened for ACEs to identify risk factors for developing PTSD so we wouldn't hire people with this experience, we wouldn't have any military, 1st responders, nurses or emergency room personnel. 

I'm really working on helping the general public to even get ACEs on their radar. Out of 400 people in the room today, even the presenter didn't know what I was talking about. I've got a wide open lane ahead of me, but it's lonely so nice to be in a community of the informed. 

Thanks for listening and sharing.

Elizabeth Perry

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