Free Childhood Trauma Test

Find out whether early life experiences may be affecting your wellbeing today. Based on the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences framework.

What to expect

  • 10 questions about experiences during your first 18 years
  • ~1-2 minutes to complete, simple yes or no format
  • Based on the CDC-Kaiser ACE Study, a research-backed framework
  • 100% private — no account needed, answers never leave your browser

Disclaimer

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It is designed to help you reflect on childhood experiences and their potential impact. Some questions touch on difficult topics — take care of yourself as you go.

What this childhood trauma test measures

Childhood experiences can affect emotional health, stress responses, relationships, sleep, and mental wellbeing well into adulthood. Early experiences such as neglect, instability, emotional abuse, physical abuse, or family dysfunction are often linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and chronic stress later in life.

Trauma responses can look different from person to person. Some people experience emotional numbness, hypervigilance, difficulty trusting others, or problems with emotional regulation, while others may struggle with self-esteem, relationships, or persistent anxiety symptoms.

This childhood trauma test is a self-reflection screening tool designed to help identify patterns and experiences that may still be affecting your emotional wellbeing, stress levels, or mental health today.

Related mental health and trauma guides

Childhood trauma may affect the nervous system long after stressful experiences have ended. Chronic stress responses can contribute to sleep problems, emotional dysregulation, panic symptoms, concentration difficulties, and relationship challenges.

Many people do not recognise how strongly early experiences may shape current coping patterns, stress tolerance, or emotional triggers. Trauma-informed support, therapy, sleep improvement, stress management, and mental health care can help improve long-term wellbeing.

Experiencing ongoing anxiety, flashbacks, or hypervigilance? Learn more about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

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