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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 factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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ACEs,

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

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 legislation enacted since the beginning of the ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Ohio,

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 public health practitioners and ...