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California Stress, Trauma, & Resilience Network. Our goal is to enhance resilience and mitigate toxic stress in California. calstarnetwork.org California Joined October 2021-
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The @CAPublicHealth Never a Bother campaign aims to prevent suicide among teens and young adults in California, empowering friends and caregivers to support someone in crisis. Explore campaign resources at neverabother.org. #SuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePreventionDay
Are you part of a health care team working to prevent, identify, and respond to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress? Visit the ACEs Aware Learning Center to explore past and upcoming webinars, self-paced e-courses, and more: training.acesaware.org/aa/
"The decision to remove all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel is reckless, anti-science & deeply harmful to public trust. These experts are independent, rigorously vetted & play a critical role in protecting our communities from vaccine-preventable diseases."…
We proudly support the LGBTQIA+ community, a group that is more likely to experience complex trauma, which forms through multiple traumatic incidents that feel inescapable. @verywellmind offers support for LGBTQIA+ people with complex trauma: verywellmind.com/complex-trauma… #PrideMonth
Congrats to our stellar students for their achievements! Kimya received the 1st-place Jan R. Cloyde Legacy Award for her research in women's health. Katelyn presented at the Semel Undergraduate Research Conference, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey.
Congratulations to @afshar_kimya, our exceptional RA who was awarded the Jan R. Cloyde Legacy Award for conducting research in the field of women's health. This award is supportive of her attendance at SPSP 2025, and an exciting step in her journey as a budding academic!
"I'm different, not less." - Temple Grandin. 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Although our brains are wired differently, we are all valuable in meaningful ways. Let's promote a culture of #inclusivity and #love. #AutismAwareness
Excited to share the video abstract of our research assistant Kimya’s first publication! “Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Affective Disorders: An Updated Review” explores the latest findings on this important topic. Read the full article here: dovepress.com/hormonal-contr…
Our incredible research assistant Kimya had the opportunity to present her first conference poster at #spsp2025 last week, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey! We are thrilled to be a part of an event that celebrates innovative ideas & exciting collaborations!
Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate women's achievement, strength, #resilience, and contribution around the world. Let’s uplift, support, and appreciate the incredible women in our lives—not just today, but every day! #InternationalWomensDay #EmpowerWomen
🚨 Black women are the least diagnosed group for ADHD. 🚨 Why? Because mental health research hasn’t represented their experiences. Through a blog, NAMI’s Director of Mental Health Equity, Stephanie Robertson, shares her story and why increasing Black/African Ancestry…
Thank you to the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine for your continued support. We were thrilled to present our research and the important strides we’re making in advancing health outcomes. Together, we’re paving the way for a healthier, more resilient future!
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who inspired us to keep pushing toward a better, brighter future for all. #MLKDay
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's words continue to inspire us as we celebrate his life and legacy. UCLA Health remains committed to being a just and equitable healthcare system for our patients, staff and community.
Our hearts go with everyone affected by the #wildfire. Here are some volunteer and mental health resources: tinyurl.com/LAFireTherapyR… cafirefoundation.org/how-to-help redcross.org/local/californ… lafoodbank.org/fire/ laworks.com/2025fires lafoodbank.org/fire/
Check out this newly published article! "Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experience Exposure by Disability Status" is now available on @JAMANetwork. #ACEs #health #science #stress jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-…
If you’ve been impacted by the SoCal wildfires or know someone who has, visit ca.gov/LAfires for resources: ✅ Emergency updates 🏠 Shelter locations 🤝 Recovery assistance Stay informed and share this to support your neighbors.
#Wildfires can have an enormous impact on all Californians, including individuals directly impacted, concerned loved ones, & first responders. The Disaster Distress Helpline can provide immediate counseling 24/7. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. 📞 samhsa.gov/find-help/help…
Stay informed, CA! Sign up for emergency alerts from your county to get emergency broadcasts & information straight to your phone. Any information is helpful in the middle of a wildfire. Find more tips at listoscalifornia.org. #ListosCalifornia

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