Each year, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing honors those who inspire us to fight against mental illness and addiction. Through its Awards of Excellence, the National Council spotlights the innovative and inspirational efforts of individuals and organizations — consumers and family members; behavioral health professionals, clinicians, leaders, and volunteers; provider organizations; and community partners — who are changing the lives of children, adults, and families living with mental illnesses and addiction disorders.
When it comes to reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), collaboration is key. Just ask Leigh Ann Simmons, Ph.D., M.F.T., FAAHB, a professor and chair in the Department of Human Ecology at University of California, Davis (UC Davis), and co-director of the Perinatal Origins of Disparities (POD) Center.
