In the previous blog post, I shared information about Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs). In this blog post I will outline some opportunities for stakeholders to learn more about ACEs… Read more »
Building Resilience from Positive Experiences
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Grants Awarded to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Services in Schools
Today, four eastern Idaho schools received the Healthy Minds Technical Assistance grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health (the Foundation) to improve student access to needed behavioral… Read more »
Adolescent Development and Adverse Childhood Experiences
As mentioned in my earlier blog post, adolescents experience tremendous psychological and physical growth throughout their teenage years. And now, thanks to a growing body of research, we know that… Read more »
Making Time for Our Children
As school starts again, and my daughters return to school, I am reminded of the struggles adolescents face. The stress of friendships, academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and family pressures can… Read more »
High Five! Community Transformation Grants
CATALYTIC ENGAGEMENT Communities play a vital role in promoting health and improving health outcomes. As part of the grant process, the four grant communities conducted a community assessment to review… Read more »