CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Division of Violence Prevention, 2019 CDC released Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs):Leveraging the Best Available Evidence to help states and communities prioritize efforts to prevent ACEs. This...
Mental Health
Healthy Transitions and Behavioral Health Guide for Young Adults
Rhode Island Department of Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, April, 2019 This Guidebook provides a roadmap to help 14 – 25 year old's in navigating the sometimes complex system of behavioral healthcare services. There are many resources listed to...
2019 Prevention Resource Guide
Department of Health and Human Services, 2019 This Resource Guide was developed to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote child and family well-being. It was created by the...
Online Teen Safety Guide
National Home Security Alliance, 2019 The online world offers a wealth of resources for education, entertainment, and connection with other people. Unfortunately, the internet also poses new dangers, and those dangers threaten teens especially. This guide provides the...
RI PREVCON 2019 Keynote Address
Marisa Silveri, 2019 Marisa M. Silveri, PhD, has been studying the neurobiology of brain development and consequences of alcohol and drug abuse using preclinical and clinical models for over two decades. During her keynote address at RI PREVCON 2019, she presented an...
RI PREVCON 2019 Session – Stand Up to Stigma & Rebels Inspiring Positive Lifestyles
South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention, 2019 This unique workshop presentation was led by two different youth groups and presented at RI PREVCON 2019. First, the Chariho Youth Task Force showcased the important difference between mental health and mental illness....
RI PREVCON 2019 Session – Mindfulness and Meditation: Changing Your Brain One Breath at a Time
Nancy Bennett, 2019 Mindfulness is a now a familiar word these days – in the media and in conversation. But what does it really mean and why does it matter? This handout was used as part of Nancy Bennett's RI PREVCON 2019 workshop which introduced participants to...
RI PREVCON 2019 Session – Rhode Island’s Pledge to Change Direction
Hospital Association of Rhode Island, 2019 The Campaign to Change Direction is an international public health initiative that aims to normalize mental health conversations through the use of a common language, known as “The Five Signs of Emotional Suffering.” In May...
RI PREVCON 2019 Session – Neurobiology of Prevention
Dr. John Femino, 2019 This lecture was presented by Dr. John Femino at RI PREVCON 2019. The presentation reviews the neurobiology of addiction and applies it to prevention strategies and treatments. Biological differences in the inherited and acquired risks/strengths...
Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018 Adverse childhood experiences—commonly known as ACEs—affect children and families across all communities. ACEs can impact kids’ health and well-being, and they can have long-term effects on adults’ health and wellness....