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May 2023 Blog Post
5/1/2023 9:32:34 AM
As we recognized Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness Day at the end of April and move into Mental Health Awareness Month in May, I have been reflecting on children’s mental health and well-being. The headlines are everywhere about “the crisis in children’s mental health”, particularly in the context of the pandemic. While the headlines are drawing needed attention to our children’s overall health, we know that there was a rising crisis well before COVID-19 and that the pandemic is certainly not the only contributor to the current state of mental health for young people.