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The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments
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The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments

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The power of supportive relationships for youth experiencing unstable and unsafe home environments

By Celia Nabor|2023-08-01T13:35:43-07:00August 1st, 2023|Prevention|

Childhood experiences like abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction - also called Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs - can have a lasting impact on children’s and adolescent health and well-being. The good news is that having people who care about them, including friends, school staff, and other adult mentors, can help lessen the negative effects of [...]

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Mental Health First Aid Hits National Stage

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:50:46-07:00January 17th, 2013|Behavioral Health, General|

Mental Health First Aid reached the national stage this week in the Presidents message. This week’s Now is the Time document developed by the Fed’s advocates expanding Mental Health First Aid Training for teachers and adults who work with kids. The proposal also includes funding to help identified children and teens find treatment if they [...]