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Factors that Help Children Thrive in the Face of Adversity

May 12, 2016 | Emily Taylor

Research shows that people who experience four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as economic hardship, exposure to violence or the death of a loved one, are more likely to have lasting physical and mental health problems. But in a new study, “The Relative Contributions of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Healthy Environments to Child Flourishing,” researchers found that even when children were exposed to ACEs, certain family and community strengths – most importantly access to patient-centered, coordinated medical care, mothers in excellent mental health and community supports – appeared to have a protective effect on health, social and behavioral outcomes.

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Watch NWI Presentation from Tampa

April 12, 2016 | Emily Taylor

Video is now available of a presentation given by Janet Walker, PhD, John Ossowski, MSW, National Wraparound Initiative, Portland State University, Portland, Ore., at the 29th Annual Research & Policy Conference on Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Behavioral Health in Tampa, Florida on March 15, 2016. The presentation describes the development and initial trainee user testing of an interactive, video and web-based “booster” training for core wraparound skills.

View the video here >>.
The presentation is available in the NWI library here >>.

Monthly Minute: Health Homes and Medical Homes

March 30, 2016 | Emily Taylor

The TA Network has released its first Monthly Minute, a short animated video with accompanying resources. This one focuses on the difference between Health Homes and Medical Homes.

Watch the Monthly Minute on YouTube >>