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State Policies to Improve Youth Mental Health and Reduce Suicides

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Health Policy Update,
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Population Health and Prevention,
Social and Behavioral Health,
Suicide Prevention,
Substance Misuse,
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Washington, D.C.,
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Wyoming,
Heather Sebero

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted youth mental health, particularly as a result of school closures, social isolation, family economic hardship, fear of family loss or illness, and reduced access to healthcare. However, states ...

Promoting Mental Well-Being in a Post-Pandemic World

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COVID and Mental Health,
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Although suicide was a critical public health issue in the U.S. long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Americans are now reporting increased mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and suicidal behaviors. In addition, millions ...

Creating a Shared Approach to Suicide and Overdose Prevention

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Overdose Prevention,
Suicide Prevention,
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COVID and Mental Health,
Mental Health,
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In the United States, suicide and overdose are among the top 10 leading causes of death. At the intersection of suicide and overdose are shared factors that can be assessed to support a comprehensive approach to prevention. The COVID-19 ...

School-Based Strategies are Crucial to Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Mental Health

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Health Policy Update,
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State Health Policy,
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Social and Behavioral Health,
Mental Health,
Suicide Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
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Youth Mental Health,
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Virginia,
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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 ...

How Do We Protect Future Generations from Adverse Childhood Experiences?

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People of Public Health,
Population Health and Prevention,
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Substance Misuse,
Overdose Prevention,
Suicide Prevention,
Women, Infant, and Family Health,
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Debra Houry

Debra Houry, CDC's director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control discusses the impact of adverse childhood experiences and how discusses the prevention work that she and her team have done.

Addressing the Youth Mental Health and Loneliness Crises Through Social Connection in Schools

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Youth Mental Health,
Heather Sebero

This post examines the youth mental health and loneliness crises and shares guidance for how public health agencies can work alongside schools to address these crises through social connection.

Building Capacity to Navigate the Prevention of Suicide, Overdose, and Adverse Childhood Experiences

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People of Public Health,
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Substance Misuse,
Overdose Prevention,
Suicide Prevention,
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Infant and Child Health,
Women, Infant, Family Health Mental Health,
Youth Mental Health,
Michigan,
Northern Mariana Islands,
Tanya Baker,
Jonathan Purtle

Whatever stage agencies are in addressing the intersection of suicide, overdose, and ACEs, ASTHO’s SPACECAT Capacity Elements Toolkit simplifies action ideas for health agency staff and leadership to begin or continue their efforts.