Trauma-informed pediatric psychiatry considers biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors and their complex interactions in understanding what is needed to better support children and families.
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September was first declared as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in 2008.
September was first declared as National Preparedness Month in 2004. Since then, September has been a time to acknowledge the importance, and take steps to prepare for emergencies in our homes, businesses, schools, and communities.
Raising public awareness about the scope and serious impact of child traumatic stress is central to raising the standard of care and increasing access to quality services for traumatized children and their families.
October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989.
November was first declared as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in 2007.
October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011.
Research indicates that youth living with IDD experience exposure to trauma at a higher rate than their non-disabled peers.
There are three pathways for using the NCTSN TIOA. Find out what they are here.