Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, physical or emotional neglect, and other household adversities, and were found to be more common than expected in a landmark study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente. The study found that two-thirds of the population had at least one ACE, and one in eight individuals had four or more, which increased their risk for leading health problems in the US, including heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

In this webinar you will learn (Learning Objectives):

• The Impact of ACEs on Health and Development
• Understanding Toxic Stress
• The Prevalence of ACEs and the Importance of Speaking the Truth
• Community Adversities and Their Impact on ACEs
• The Role of Pharmaceutical Companies and Advocacy, and many more!

About the Speaker: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who served as the first Surgeon General of California from 2019 to 2022. She is known for her advocacy on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and is the author of the book “The Deepest Well.” She is also the founder of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco.

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