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Youth Sports as a Protective Factor to Promote Resiliency

Every year in mid-July is National Youth Sports Week—in 2021 it falls on July 19-23. It’s an important health observance because youth sports create strong connections with peers and caring adults, ...

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 ...

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.

States Aim to Improve Outcomes for People Experiencing Substance Use During Pregnancy

In 2023 legislative sessions, states considered measures to improve access to care for pregnant people experiencing substance use disorder, increase provider knowledge of screening and treatment ...

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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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 ...