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Strengthening Protective Factors in ACEs Prevention With Medicaid 1115 Waivers

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Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Alaska,
Illinois,
South Carolina,
Healthcare Access,
Medicaid and Public Health Partnerships,
Grace Deleon,
Jes Lyons,
Maggie Davis,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities

One in three individuals who contract COVID-19 will experience lasting mental health impacts, according to a recent study. This startling discovery underscores the reality facing our nation: the challenges of this last year—the public ...

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

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Health Policy Update,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Mental Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
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Injury and Violence Prevention,
Mental Health,
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State Health Policy,
Oregon,
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Maggie Davis,
Robin Matthies,
Health Equity,
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Evidence or Fact-Based Measures,
Data Modernization,
Data Modernization and Informatics,
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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 health-related visits among ...

Rebuilding a More Equitable Housing System Post-COVID

Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID Recovery,
Bouce Forward,
COVID Resilience,
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Health Equity,
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Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
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Federal Government Affairs,
State Health Policy,
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Delaware,
Blog,
Anna Bartels,
J.T. Lane

Well before COVID-19 hit, an increasing share of American households faced housing challenges. This is a public health concern because stable, affordable, and accessible housing has a direct and well-documented impact on physical and ...

State and Territorial Caregiver Wellness Policies May Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
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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 factor for ACEs is caregiver stress, ...

Placemaking Begets Youth Sports, Promoting Healthier Communities

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Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Social Determinants of Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Improvement,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
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State Health Policy,
Health Policy Update,
Rhode Island,
Washington,
Priya Shah,
Meghan Auer,
Kelsey Donnellan

Creating community gathering spaces, or placemaking, has garnered considerable attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Youth sports is an important outgrowth of placemaking as they can be a protective factor in preventing ACEs and ...

States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Health Policy Update,
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State Health Policy,
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California,
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Beth Giambrone,
Maggie Davis,
Caitlin Langhorne Griffith,
Juno Dolan

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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Health Policy Update,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
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Women, Infant, and Family Health,
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Youth Mental Health,
Alabama,
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California,
Delaware,
Illinois,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Vermont,
Virginia,
Washington,
West Virginia,
Lexa Giragosian

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 ...

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

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Health Equity,
Tribal Health,
Social Determinants of Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Early Brain Development,
Infant and Child Health,
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State Health Policy,
Federal Government Affairs,
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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 communities they are serving to reach ...

Adverse Childhood Experiences Prevention Policy Toolkit

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Infant and Child Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
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Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Social Determinants of Health,
Youth Mental Health

This product identifies strategies for preventing ACEs, the role of public health in ACEs across levels of government, and policy development strategies to inform ACEs prevention.

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

Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Health Equity/Health Disparities,
COVID Resilience,
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Bouce Forward,
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Health Equity,
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Blog,
Frank Alexander,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
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COVID and Contact Tracing/Disease Intervention,
Public Health Infrastructure and Systems Improvement,
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 issues. If we continue to operate our ...

State/Territorial Policy Considerations for Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Firearm Injury and Violence Prevention

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 ...

Policies Supporting Young Families Can Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences

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Health Policy Update,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Infant and Child Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Health Equity,
Elimination of Disparities,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Injury and Violence Prevention,
Colorado,
Delaware,
Georgia,
Hawaii,
Idaho,
Maine,
Minnesota,
Oregon,
Texas,
Utah,
Vermont,
Juno Dolan

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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Health Policy Update,
Infectious Disease,
COVID-19,
COVID and Special Populations,
Policy,
State Health Policy,
Preparedness,
Pandemics,
Population Health and Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
ACEs,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Mental Health,
Education,
Michigan,
Ohio,
Virginia,
Ioana Ungureanu,
Jes Lyons,
Victoria Pless,
Healthcare Access,
Washington,
Oregon,
Colorado

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 experiences (ACEs), and toxic stress. States and ...