A new dashboard will provide St. Mary’s County, Maryland health officials with metrics about the occurrences of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in their community. ACES are potentially traumatic events ― such as abuse, neglect, being exposed to violence, mental illness, and divorce ― that can have serious effects on children’s developing brains. They are also known to contribute to lifelong challenges with behavioral health, addictions, and complex medical conditions.
