How to Guide Your Child to be Mentally Strong
If your child is mentally strong they are better prepared for the demands of everyday life. They are able to… more
The Effects of Becoming a Foster Child: A Child’s Perspective
Guest Author: Marcus Carter Nineteen year old Marcus Carter, bullied severely throughout his early school years, is a strong… more
For first time, SAMHSA's annual children’s mental health event focuses on trauma
What happens to kids during childhood shapes who they become as adults. American SPCC applauds the SAMHSA's annual children’s mental… more
It’s Teen Mental Health Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About Teen Suicide and Depression
Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and… more
The ACE Studies: Calculating the Effects of Child Abuse
A Note from American SPCC: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness… more
How childhood trauma can affect mental and physical health into adulthood
"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure that children reach their full… more
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a significant risk factor for substance use disorders and can impact prevention efforts.
"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure that children reach their full… more
Dozens of Kaiser Permanente pediatricians in Northern California screening three-year-olds for ACEs
"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure that children reach their full… more