From the ACEs Aware Newsletter:
As part of the state’s comprehensive approach to responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Office of the California Surgeon General released two stress relief playbooks to help support mental and physical health, and the Department of Health Care Services released recommendations for Medi-Cal managed care health plans and fee-for-service providers to mitigate negative health outcomes.
As part of the state’s comprehensive approach to responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Office of the California Surgeon General released two stress relief playbooks to help support mental and physical health, and the Department of Health Care Services released recommendations for Medi-Cal managed care health plans and fee-for-service providers to mitigate negative health outcomes.
COVID-19 is a stressor that impacts the health and well-being of individuals and communities and may worsen or exacerbate the prevalence of negative health impacts. Those who have a history of Adverse Childhood Experiences are especially vulnerable. The ACEs Aware initiative was created to support providers as they learn to screen for ACEs, identify toxic stress, and respond with trauma-informed care to improve health outcomes and build resilience.
The new resources that can be found on the state’s COVID-19 website include:
- The California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief During COVID-19 offers stress management information, specific “stress busting” strategies that can be used at home, and a self-care template for adults.
- The California Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief for Caregivers and Kids During COVID-19 offers information on stress management for kids, specific “stress busting” strategies, and a self-care template for kids.
- An All Plan Letter for Medi-Cal managed care health plans on Mitigating Health Impacts of Secondary Stress Due to the COVID-19 Emergency.
- Guidance for Medi-Cal fee-for-service providers on Mitigating Health Impacts of Secondary Stress Due to the COVID-19 Emergency.
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