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

Health Policy Update,
COVID and Mental Health,
ACEs,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Mental Health,
Suicide Prevention,
State Health Policy,
Oregon,
Texas,
Rhode Island,
Oklahoma,
Illinois,
Washington,
Maggie Davis,
Robin Matthies,
Disability Inclusion,
Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,
Data Modernization,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
LGBTQ+,
Social Determinants of Health,
At-Risk Populations

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 ...

Building More Equitable Health, Housing and Human Services Systems Post-Pandemic

COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
COVID Resilience,
Bouce Forward,
Pandemics,
State Health Policy,
At-Risk Populations,
Race and Public Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
Blog,
Frank Alexander,
ACEs,
COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
Healthcare Access

All too often, work in health, housing, and human services systems is siloed. However, when you move upstream and work together, these industries can address the root causes of health and social ...

Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

Health Policy Update,
ACEs,
Infant and Child Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Elimination of Disparities,
State Health Policy,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Colorado,
Delaware,
Georgia,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Maine,
Minnesota,
Oregon,
Texas,
Utah,
Vermont,
Jessica Bissett

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.

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

Health Policy Update,
ACEs,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Social Determinants of Health,
State Health Policy,
Territorial Health Policy,
Disability Inclusion,
Alabama,
California,
Georgia,
Guam,
Illinois,
Louisiana,
Massachusetts,
Mississippi,
New Jersey,
Northern Mariana Islands,
Puerto Rico,
Rhode Island,
South Carolina,
Tennessee,
Wyoming,
Beth Giambrone,
Maggie Davis

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 ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

Report,
State Health Policy,
ACEs,
At-Risk Populations,
Social Determinants of Health,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
California,
Colorado,
Connecticut,
Delaware,
Florida,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Illinois,
Maine,
Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
New Hampshire,
New Jersey,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Dakota,
Ohio,
Oregon,
Rhode Island,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Vermont,
Virginia,
Washington, D.C.,
Youth Mental Health,
LGBTQ+

ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for ...

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

Health Policy Update,
State Health Policy,
Mental Health,
ACEs,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Race and Public Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
California,
Colorado,
Hawaii,
Illinois,
New Jersey,
Oregon,
Vermont,
Washington,
Beth Giambrone,
Maggie Davis,
Caitlin Langhorne Griffith,
Jessica Bissett

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

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

Tribal Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
Social and Behavioral Health,
ACEs,
Early Brain Development,
Infant and Child Health,
State Health Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,
Health Policy Update

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 ...