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Looking to better support students' behavioral health? @CAPublicHealth & @ACEsAware launched a new training: “Recognize, Respond, Connect”

This free training helps educators and school staff working with grades 7-12 foster safe, accepting and supportive environments.
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A new UCAAN-supported study finds a meaningful impact of applying the Trauma and Resilience-informed Inquiry for Adversity, Distress, and Strengths (TRIADS) framework to sexual and reproductive healthcare.

https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-025-02135-6
Trauma inquiry and response in sexual and reproductive health settings: collaborative learning among clinicians - Reproductive Health
Reproductive Health - Trauma impacts sexual and reproductive health. Trauma inquiry is an opportunity for clinicians to identify and respond to trauma histories. The Trauma and Resilience-informed...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Looking for ways to better support students' behavioral health?

@capublichealth.bsky.social and ACEs Aware have launched the new "Recognize, Respond, Connect” training to help school staff create environments where students feel safe, accepted, and valued: https://training.acesaware.org/rrc.
Recognize, Respond, Connect: Supporting the Behavioral Health of Our Students
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December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A new study presented at @ameracadpeds.bsky.social's National Conference & Exhibition reveals that mothers who have faced ACEs have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely. https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/maternal-adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-higher-risk-of-preterm-birth
Maternal adverse childhood experiences linked to higher risk of preterm birth | Contemporary Pediatrics
Mothers with multiple adverse childhood experiences faced double the risk of preterm birth, highlighting intergenerational health effects.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
On October 22, UCAAN partner, ACEs LA, held their Fall Community-Based Organization (CBO) Convening for their CBO partners and Clinical partners to share resources and discuss which topics they are interested in learning more about.

Watch the convening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WiQoQR40M4.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Shoutout to UCAAN’s Greg Barish, who led a demo of the ACEs Aware Learning Center & the Safe Spaces training at @namicalifornia.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Conference, a gathering of educators, mental health professionals & advocates united under NAMI’s goal of reducing the stigma of mental illness.
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It’s not too late to register for the 4th Annual Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC) Rural ACEs Summit, taking place in Redding, CA on December 10.

Register now at https://pophealthinnovationlab.org/nac-rural-aces-summit/.
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NAC Rural ACEs Summit - Population Health Innovation Lab
The Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC)–an initiative of the Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL) at the Public Health Institute–proudly presents our 4th Annual Rural ACEs Summit:  It Takes a Village...
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November 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Recently, @rand.org released a report on Live Beyond, a youth-focused campaign to increase public understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, reaching an estimated 1.4M youth and 1.6M caregivers.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA3039-1.html
Early Success for California’s “Live Beyond” Adverse Childhood Experiences Public Awareness Campaign
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that occur before age 18. Researchers evaluated a California campaign to address ACEs called Live Beyond, and this page summarizes a report of...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Join the Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC) for the NAC Rural ACEs Summit on 12/10 to explore systems of care that support youth and families in rural Northern California. Register at https://pophealthinnovationlab.org/nac-rural-aces-summit/.
NAC Rural ACEs Summit - Population Health Innovation Lab
The Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC)–an initiative of the Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL) at the Public Health Institute–proudly presents our 4th Annual Rural ACEs Summit:  It Takes a Village...
pophealthinnovationlab.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Last month, California Surgeon General, Dr. Diana E. Ramos, gave a presentation on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & reproductive health at the @cnsiatucla.bsky.social.

Read more about this topic from the Office of the California Surgeon General at https://osg.ca.gov/aces-reproductive-health/.
ACEs in Reproductive Health | OSG
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November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Political turbulence can take a toll on mental health. If the state of the world feels overwhelming, there are steps you can take to maintain your well-being: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ready-to-be-strong/202502/managing-overwhelm-in-turbulent-political-times

@psychologytoday.com
Managing Overwhelm in Turbulent Political Times
Are you feeling overwhelmed by politics, news, and rapidly changing government actions? Here are some strategies for staying grounded and engaged in turbulent times.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Last month, UCAAN Co-PI Dr. Shannon Thyne presented at UCLA’s Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute (CDI) Scientific Seminar Series. The seminar focused on how to navigate health services research when there’s lots of data, too many ideas, and too little time.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Working in #healthcare, you play a critical role in supporting the well-being of young people & families—including their efforts to overcome Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Explore @calhhs.bsky.social’s resource list for health care providers: https://cybhi.chhs.ca.gov/health-care-providers/.
Health Care Providers – CYBHI
Health care providers play a pivotal role in supporting the well-being of young people and their families.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We recently attended the Wellness Together Conference, joining a community creating hope for the next generation. Shoutout to UCAAN curriculum developer, Gustavo Loera, EdD, who conducted a Safe Spaces training at the event.

Explore Safe Spaces: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/alt/detail?id=2162
Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings
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October 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Modeling positive "stress-busting" strategies within staff support teams can prepare organizations to help clients prevent & heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & toxic stress.

Access our full toolkit for community-based organizations: https://www.acesaware.org/managestress/cbotoolkit/.
Toolkit: Stress Busters for Community-Based Organizations - ACEs Aware
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October 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The ACEs Aware toolkit for community-based organizations is now available in Spanish.

We’re thrilled to expand the reach of #StressBusters, proven strategies for managing day-to-day stress and countering toxic stress from ACEs: https://www.acesaware.org/managestress/cbotoolkit.
Toolkit: Stress Busters for Community-Based Organizations - ACEs Aware
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October 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Join ACEs Aware and the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) at 12pm tomorrow (10/23) for the webinar, “California Providers: Support Youth Behavioral Health with These Free Digital Tools."

Register Now: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2294.
California Providers: Support Youth Behavioral Health with These Free Digital Tools
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October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Did you miss the ACEs Aware live “Connecting ACE Screening with CalAIM” webinar series?

Don’t worry. The on-demand trainings are available on the ACEs Aware Learning Center: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2266.
Connecting ACE Screening with CalAIM
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October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
A new research study finds that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) might be linked to a higher risk of endometriosis, and the risk increases with increasing number of adversities.

Read the paper in Oxford Academic today: https://academic.oup.com/humrep/article/40/9/1735/8159596?login=false.
Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of endometriosis—a nationwide cohort study
AbstractSTUDY QUESTION. Is childhood adversity associated with the subsequent diagnosis of endometriosis?SUMMARY ANSWER. Childhood adversities, including p
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October 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Did you know that the Safe Spaces training is available in Spanish?

The free training helps early care providers and educators recognize and respond to trauma and stress in children and create nurturing environments for enhanced learning. https://training.acesaware.org/aa/alt/detail?id=2189
Espacios seguros: Fundamentos de la práctica informada sobre el trauma para entornos educativos y de cuidado
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October 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Medi-Cal clinicians have conducted over 4.5M Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screenings of 2.6M unique Medi-Cal members.

Latest Report: acesaware.org/blog/health-care-teams-have-conducted-more-than-4-5-million-adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-screenings-of-nearly-2-6-million-medi-cal-members/
Health Care Teams Have Conducted More than 4.5 Million Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Screenings of Nearly 2.6 Million Medi-Cal Members - ACEs Aware
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October 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Did you know imposter syndrome is widespread within the medical community?

A recent study proposes that specific strategies can aid medical professionals in recognizing, confronting & overcoming imposter feelings: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12228624/pdf/40670_2025_Article_2283.pdf
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September 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
UCAAN curriculum developer Gustavo Loera, EdD presented on Safe Spaces at Pasadena Unified School District’s wellness launch, emphasizing trauma-informed principles, healing & resilience for students facing complex challenges. More on Safe Spaces: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/alt/detail?id=2162
Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings
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September 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Register now for tomorrow's ACEs Aware webinar, “How Cal-MAP Equips Providers to Address Youth Mental Health,” happening 9/4 at 12pm.

Learn how to leverage Cal-MAP's portal & service offerings to support children, youth & families impacted by ACEs. https://training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2289
How Cal-MAP Equips Providers to Address Youth Mental Health
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September 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP) increases timely access to mental health care for CA youth.

Learn about Cal-MAP's role in the care of Californians overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) at our 9/4 webinar: training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id...
How Cal-MAP Equips Providers to Address Youth Mental Health
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August 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM