The CDPH has developed two new resources for prevention surrounding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)! The first resource, titled “Prevention Data Brief: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Substance Use Among Teens in California, 2021” covers statewide prevalence of ACEs and association with substance abuse. View this report here The second resource is an overview of ACEs trends from 2015-2021 across the state.…
Native Americans face a lower life expectancy than other ethnic or racial groups, at about 5.5 years less, and are also 2.3 times more likely to die from diabetes, facing a higher risk of suicide. This month, as part of Native American Heritage Month, SPI wants to bring attention to the stark health disparities that Indigenous Californians face, but also…
September is National Recovery Month! Join SAMHSA as they celebrate everyone who identifies as being in recovery and their families to recognize that “Hope is real. Recovery is real.” The recovery journey isn’t just for the person with the substance use or mental health issue—it includes everyone who cares about them. View a brand new graphic about holistic recovery on…
“Health” comprises much more than physical or mental health, and is dynamically affected by our complex history of federal and local policies. In order to promote and facilitate health equity, the National Academies, under direction of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, convened a committee of experts to identify policies contributing to health inequity and…
Harvard’s National Scientific Council on the Developing Child has published a new working paper, “Place Matters: The Environment We Create Shapes the Foundations of Healthy Development” which examines the role of environmental factors in guiding and nurturing young children’s healthy development. This paper adds to the previous “Working Paper 15” which explored the connection between child development and health over…
Public Health Communications Collaborative has released a collection of resources to serve as a directory for mental health resources. Categories included range from self-screening mental health tests to mental health support for employers and employees. This list serves as a helpful guide to these resources and provides options for safe referrals to sites that have been reviewed and screened. Access…
A new Knowledge to Action brief was developed to explore the affects of California’s Digital Divide, and how access to technology is becoming increasingly recognized as one of the Social Determinants of Health. To read the full brief, click HERE
Explore SPI’s newsletter and learn about Senior Alliance Day in San Diego and explore new resources, such as the “4 ACEs Tree” and CSSP’s Guide to Anti Racist Data Collection. Access the newsletter HERE
Review SPI’s September 2021 newsletter to learn about our new Student Interns and Associates! Access full newsletter HERE