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Systematic racism is at the core of mental health disparities and social determinants of mental health (SDoMH).Upstream factors obstruct patient access to needed and appropriate assessment, timely intervention, with treatment for these populations often reflecting poorer quality, and ending prior to completion of treatment. COVID-19 and the recent pandemic have only amplified meso and micro-level gaps in care. considered, provided, and reimbursed.

The Impact of Inequity & COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Black Youth View the video program HERE In 2020, the threat to the physical and mental well-being of Black youth is especially high. COVID-19 and acts of police brutality nationwide have increased the stress and sense of social isolation young Black people experience. Additionally, according to the Congressional Black Caucus, the rate of suicide among Black youth is rising faster than any other racial/ethnic group. Together, these...

Steve Adubato speaks with Mark Dinglasan, Executive Director, CUMAC, about the mission of the anti-hunger organization, social determinants of health, and the long-term impact of adverse childhood experiences on children and how they are connected to food insecurity. https://www.pbs.org/video/connection-between-aces-and-food-insecurity-dwvmfo/?fbclid=IwAR0eFxFwzGSMLEeskcmXpLJ7Cf5s6ALXvLkEvPTAH5kb9MSm5kNLXmVUQsQ

The election is upon us. In two short weeks, we voters in this country decide who will lead us for the next four years. We have the opportunity to embrace — as a national priority — the tenets of understanding, nurturing and healing that underlie the science of adverse childhood experiences and move in a direction that embraces cultural and racial equity and anti-racism. Or not. What is clear is that no matter what, the ACEs movement will continue.

October 15, 2020 California’s ACEs Aware Initiative Trains Nearly 14,000 Health Care Providers in Trauma-Informed Care SACRAMENTO – Nearly 14,000 health care providers have completed the ACEs Aware initiative’s core training program, a key finding included in a data report released today by the Office of the California Surgeon General (CA-OSG) and Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). “ Becoming ACEs Aware in California ” trains health care providers to screen patients for Adverse...

The fear and stress families are experiencing during COVID-19 offers the chance to build lifelong resilience in children and teens. To assist you during this challenging time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is offering this free online-exclusive chapter from Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg’s book, Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings, 4 th edition . The special bonus chapter includes expanded information about building resilience during this pandemic, including...

Early Learning Coalition of Orange County, K Ready Community, & the Pandemic Response Leadership Team, Presents: Focus on the first 2,000 days: A Town Hall Series With District 5, Commissioner Regina I. Hill WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14th AT 6 PM TOPIC: Child Care Safety & What Parents Need to Know During COVID REGISTER HERE This first, in our series of Town Hall's will focus on Child Care Safety & What Parents Need to Know During COVID. Are you asking yourself these questions: Is child...

Event Information REGISTER HERE Welcome, My name is Thomas Bryer, Professor of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. Learn more about me here: https://ccie.ucf.edu/profile/thomas-bryer/ The National Academy of Public Administration has called on governments throughout the United States to eliminate racism in government. Among the challenges they offered to the community is this: "Develop and promote a framework to identify and eliminate policies and practices in...

Over 18 performers and speakers will be sharing their personal perspectives on how they overcome obstacles to mental wellness at Emotional Justice: Listen, Learn, & Amplify . Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT FREE EVENT, REGISTER HERE This is an opportunity to support Peer Support Space while also getting 1 CEU hour. All are welcome to attend, not just those seeking CEUs. This will be a powerful, inspiring, and heartwarming evening- all supporting Peer Support Space...

Message from Nickie Zenn, USF: nzenn@usf.edu I’m excited to share the flyer (below) for this year’s annual Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute Fall colloquium that will focus on school mental health issues, addressing current behavioral health needs, and best practices at the local and national level. It is a free virtual colloquium, feel free to share the flyer but if you would like to participate, you have to register. Click here or cut and paste the following link in your...

Global Peace Week - Resilience Day This year, the Peace and Justice Institute is celebrating the International Day of Peace with a virtual Global Peace Week (September 21 - 24th). The whole week will be packed with learning and engagement opportunities but of particular interest to the ACEs Connection Community might be that Tuesday has a theme of resilience. All events for the entire week are free and open to the public. View the FULL SCHEDULE REGISTER for a Global Peace Week session

On the centennial of women’s suffrage and the massacre in Ocoee, we aim to acknowledge our difficult history and move toward reconciliation and healing. #Votes4All seeks to illuminate the history of voter suppression in Central Florida as it relates to gender and race. #Votes4All believes that the power to create a more perfect democracy lies in the power of the truth and, as ever, in the power of the people. Register for tomorrow's #Votes4All workshop REGISTER HERE Tuesday September 15th, 6...