Data from the 2019 National Survey of Children’s Health shows 21% of children in the United States have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE); it has also shown that certain racial and ethnic groups have an increased prevalence of ACEs. For example, 27% of Black children and 23% of Hispanic children have experienced at least one ACE. Additionally, LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent youth are at higher risk of experiencing ACEs. Clinicians and school-based health providers can address ACEs during care by incorporating cultural and racial equity into trauma-informed care, and considering how broader cultural, political and societal factors affect trauma in youth. This resource provides considerations, practical recommendations, case studies and self-care approaches for youth-serving primary care and mental health professionals to ensure providers are well equipped to enhance quality of care, improve patient outcomes and reduce clinician burnout. This report was supported by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and funded by a grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The views, opinions and content expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or policies of the Center for Mental Health Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) guide health care providers in tailoring their services to be responsive to the health beliefs, practices and needs of diverse individuals and communities.
View ResourceThis resource guide offers information about evidence-based best practices tailored for adolescents struggling with SUDs.
View ResourceThe United States now has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries despite advancements in medical technology, including care for high-risk pregnancies and premature babies.
View ResourceA measurement-informed care (MIC) approach recognizes measurement as a vital, though not exclusive, factor informing behavioral health treatment decisions.
View ResourceThe purpose of this paper is to present the Comprehensive Healthcare Integration (CHI) Framework that can help providers, payers and population managers to measure progress in organizing delivery of integrated services.
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Implementation Tip Sheets for National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)Jul 24, 2024
The National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) guide health care providers in tailoring their services to be responsive to the health beliefs, practices and needs of diverse individuals and communities. These tip sheets will help providers successfully implement CLAS practices and policies within their organizations. Tip Sheet…
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Advancing Perinatal Health Care IntegrationJul 23, 2024
perinatal care that is delivered in a comprehensive, holistic manner that is culturally responsive, trauma informed, and family focused.
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Resource Guide: Best Practices for Effective Adolescent Substance Use Disorder ServicesJul 23, 2024
Initiation of substance use often occurs during adolescence, with adolescents reporting using substances to feel good, get high, relieve pain or aid with sleep problems. Adverse consequences of adolescent substance misuse include overdose, risk of developing substance use disorders (SUDs), negative impacts on brain development and even death. This resource…
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Oral Health, Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment ToolkitFeb 22, 2024
The National Council and Bowling Business Strategies developed this toolkit in partnership with a group of national experts convened to help advance the field of oral health, mental health and substance use treatment coordination and integration.
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Advancing Integration of General Health in Behavioral Health Settings: A Continuum-Based FrameworkFeb 21, 2024
This guide helps clinics initiate and develop operational plans to achieve effective, evidence-based integration.
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