Toxic Stress, Behavioral Health, and the Next Major Era in Public Health January 6, 2020 Andrea Blanch, David Shern, Sarah Steverman A public health approach to reducing toxic stress will include strategies for preventing or reducing extreme stress and trauma, building resilience, and providing effective care and treatment.
Understanding Child Trauma July 21, 2019 National Child Traumatic Stress Institute This infographic describes the prevalence, signs, and potential consequences of childhood trauma, as well as strategies to promote healthy coping and resilience.
Modifiable Resilience Factors to Childhood Adversity for Clinical Pediatric Practice July 21, 2019 Flora Traub and Renée Boynton-Jarrett This 2017 Pediatrics article documents evidence for 5 modifiable resilience factors to improve children's short- and long-term health outcomes.
A national and across-state profile on Adverse Childhood Experiences among U.S. children and possibilities to heal and thrive July 11, 2019 The Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI) This issue brief offers hope and a way forward so that all children and their families can attain optimal physical, social, and emotional development and well-being.
Testimony on Mental Health Education July 9, 2019 Children’s Mental Health Campaign MAMH testimony provided on behalf of the Children's Mental Health Campaign on July 9, 2019 in support of mental health education.
Testimony on Preschool Expulsions June 25, 2019 Danna Mauch MAMH written testimony provided June 25, 2019 in support of legislation to reduce preschool expulsions, which are associated with poorer academic and other outcomes.
SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach June 21, 2019 SAMHSA This paper provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach to advance a shared understanding of these concepts.
