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Improving mental health care for youth

October 27, 2021
Anthony Barrueta
Mental Health and Wellness, Publications
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A discussion about prevention, models of care, technology, and school-based interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a youth mental health crisis. Young people are facing unique challenges as they transition back to in-person learning, confront added stressors in their home…

The important role of policy in addressing childhood trauma during COVID-19 and beyond

May 22, 2020
Renee Gross, JD
Issue Areas, Mental Health and Wellness, Publications
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Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused everyone to grapple with uncertainty and manage new stressors at home, at work, and in our communities. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll indicated that 45% of Americans report that…

Building Resilience: Addressing Childhood Trauma from Birth to Graduation

November 6, 2019
Mental Health and Wellness, Mental Health and Wellness - Children and Youth

This event brought together school and early childhood professionals to discuss how to mitigate and address trauma across children’s lifespans.

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Addressing Trauma in School-Aged Children

Nearly half of U.S. children have had at least one adverse childhood experience (or ACE), which can have lasting impacts on their physical and mental health even into adulthood. This event brought together leaders from across sectors to discuss innovative ways to prevent and address trauma in children in school, community, and clinical settings.