Learn more about the ACEs Aware initiative, the significant progress and impact we’ve made in our first four years, and the work that's on the way.  

Read the ACEs Aware Progress Report: 2019-2023 today. 
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I'm excited about the recent launch of Live Beyond, CA's innovative campaign raising awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and its impact on our social, physical & mental health. 📲 Find info, resources & community to live beyond ACEs at livebeyondca.org.

We’re proud to partner with @ca_osg’s Live Beyond ACEs and toxic stress campaign, dedicated to helping us understand how our past experiences may still affect our health and relationships today, and to giving us tools to help us heal from their impacts.

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#MothersDay is the kickoff of National Women’s Health Week. We’re sharing a recent research study that investigates the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and health behaviors in adult women.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed May 11, as ACEs Awareness Day in CA.

“On ACEs Awareness Day, we uplift the need to increase understanding of ACEs and their potential long-term negative health impacts, and spread the word on evidence-based healing strategies for all Californians.”

By proclamation of Governor Gavin Newsom, today marks the first ever ACEs Awareness Day!

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Happy National Nurses Week. We are grateful for everything nurses do to help people heal from ACEs and toxic stress.

We offer free American Nurses Credentialing Center continuing edu credits on the ACEs Aware Learning Center to support nurses’ professional development needs.

Please join us for the Leveraging Neuroplasticity to Redirect Youth from Carceral Involvement webinar, with Diana Fishbein, PhD. She will discuss how to disrupt an adverse developmental pathway in young people that may lead to incarceration.

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The Department of Health Care Services in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, released a new video series, Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids, providing parents and caregivers with resources to help resolve potential parenting challenges.

Watch the series today: bit.ly/3JEzAAh

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , we’re focusing on supports for mental and behavioral health issues, especially those youth are facing.

Explore thesefree, safe, and confidential mental health support for youth and families with CalHope. #breakthestigma

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#CounselingAwarenessMonth honors the professionals who provide various forms of counseling.

ACEs Aware appreciates the efforts of all health workers in mitigating the effects of trauma and toxic stress in California communities.

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The @UCAAN team had a wonderful time at the First 5 Child Health, Education, and Care Summit in March. We informed attendees about free ACEs Aware resources and trainings, including Becoming ACEs Aware in California and Stress Busters.

Thank you First 5 California for having us.

Join us tomorrow, April 25, for the Implementation with Intention webinar: Findings from CALQIC and Implications for an ACEs Aware California. Learn about findings from the CALQIC and how they inform the field of ACEs.

Register now: bit.ly/3PWlEoC

This #EarthDay , remember to get outside, even if it’s just for a walk around the block or a visit to your local park.

Experiencing nature, and appreciating the outdoors can help to manage stress. Learn more: bit.ly/3TSbDdl

NOW LIVE: Stage 3 of the ACE Screening Implementation How-To Guide.

Learn how to develop streamlined workflows and set up data systems, monitor progress, and implement ongoing improvements using data from your electronic health record system.

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Last month, @UCAAN attended the 46th Annual California Association for Nurse Practitioners (CANP) Educational Conference to promote our free ACEs Aware trainings for all members of the health care team.

Thank you CANP for having us.

For #NationalStressAwarenessMonth , we are drawing attention to evidence-based strategies for managing stress, also known as Stress Busters. Stress Busters have been shown to improve brain health and immune function and balance stress hormones.

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This May, the Office of the California Surgeon General will launch the ACEs and Toxic Stress Healing-Centered awareness campaign, which aims to drive awareness about ACEs and connect young adults with healing strategies.

The campaign has been informed by the ACEs Aware Youth and Young Adult Advisory Council.