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The Youth Mental Health Crisis: States Invest in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention Strategies

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Following disruptions to daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments saw an increase of mental health-related visits. A June 2021 study showed a significant increase of mental ...

How to Support Youth Post COVID-19 With More Flexible Policies

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How to Support Youth Post COVID-19 With More Flexible Policies Caitlin Langhorne Griffith, Victoria Pless, Martha Yeide Over the past few months, COVID-19 has highlighted how current policies and ...

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Guam,

People exposed to adverse childhood experiences are at risk for negative physical and/or mental health outcomes, substance use disorders, and unfavorable social outcomes in adulthood. One known risk ...

School-Based Strategies are Crucial to Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Mental Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a particularly negative impact on the mental health of adolescent girls. Fortunately, state legislators have been addressing school-based mental health through ...

Evidence-Based Home Visiting Models Promote Early Brain Development in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

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One way states and territories can address ACEs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities is by adopting evidence-based home visiting programs that reflect the specific cultural values of the ...

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.

Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Utah,

During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.

Education and Public Health: Supporting Youth Through COVID-19 and Beyond

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Ohio,

Toxic stress contributes to a variety of negative outcomes for children. And unfortunately, COVID-19 has increased the likelihood of children experiencing childhood trauma, adverse childhood ...