Conditions

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), suicide, overdose, and mental health-related concerns are interconnected public health issues that, when addressed simultaneously, can better reduce negative outcomes and help children and families thrive. By preventing ACEs, state, territorial, and freely associated state health agencies (S/THAs) can reduce the likelihood of later suicidal behaviors, substance use, and other mental…

I’m the girl who once treated her body the way one might treat a vintage car—kept it running with the occasional oil change and a lot of denial about the weird noises. I grew up playing fast and loose with late nights, heavy sour cream diets, and lots of liquor (in Moscow, all of those…