ACEs Aware

Today marks the end of daylight saving time. Even though the clocks only change by one hour, the shift can still have an impact on our health, leading to sleep loss or mood changes. Visit https://lnkd.in/g2W7kYKr for tips on reducing the health effects of daylight saving.

#InternationalStressAwarenessDay is dedicated to shedding light on the impact of stress and the importance of managing it effectively. Visit the Stress Busters website to explore seven evidence-based stress mitigation strategies that can help manage day-to-day stress and counter toxic stress from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Learn how Stress Busters can help the people you care for at https://lnkd.in/gV6SRwNi.

In early October, the ACEs Aware team had the pleasure of hosting a booth at the Visión y Compromiso conference in Los Angeles. Thank you to those who stopped by our booth and to Visión y Compromiso for hosting us.

Improving reproductive and maternal health outcomes can have a positive impact on families and may even mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress later in life. Strong Start & Beyond is a movement started by California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos to reduce California’s maternal mortality rate 50% by December 2026. The focus is on fostering awareness, encouraging active participation in health, and building access to resources for mothers, pregnant people, and their families. Learn more about Strong Start & Beyond at https://lnkd.in/g9JMzXFx.

October 23 marked the beginning of #RedRibbonWeek, the largest drug abuse prevention campaign in the country, which highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. In North America, 41% of illicit drug use is attributable to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), one of the many reasons ACEs Aware trains health care teams and communities to prevent, identify, and respond to ACEs and toxic stress. Learn more in the ACEs Aware Progress Report: https://lnkd.in/gZrRQFB3

In September, the ACEs Aware team attended the 2024 California Child and Family Services Conference. Thank you California Alliance of Child & Family Services for having us and for your dedication to shaping the future of child welfare in California.

🗓️ Mark your calendars. The next Implementation with Intention webinar, Dyadic Care in Pediatrics: Preventive Care for Whole Family Wellness, is tomorrow, October 24. Join us as we explore how primary care-based dyadic care can improve child and family wellness. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gFw5Xkw3.

In honor of #NationalHealthEducationWeek, check out the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) for Schools website, which offers health and wellness resources for administrators and school health personnel, teachers and school staff, and students and families. https://lnkd.in/gjhF6tAT

This International Walk to School Month, go on a walk with your kids, even if it’s just around the block. It can be hard to find the time and motivation to exercise, but walking is an easy way to improve health and well-being. Swipe for more ideas to stay active, and find more resources at https://lnkd.in/gFgQyfk6.

Register now for tomorrow’s Clinical Pilots Series webinar, Mitigating Intergenerational ACEs: Family Wellness Navigation in Adult Primary Care. Join UCSF experts as they discuss a family wellness program designed to address intergenerational trauma in an adult safety net primary care clinic. Register at https://lnkd.in/eFxMmCWG.