Initiatives and Solutions for Schools | Student Mental Health Matters

Chronic childhood trauma, or what experts call adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can disrupt a child’s brain-building process. Like building a house in a storm or with below-grade materials and tools, ACEs are toxic to brain development and can compromise the brain’s structural integrity. Left unaddressed, ACEs and their effects make it more difficult for a child to succeed in school, live a healthy life and contribute to the state’s future prosperity — our communities, our workforce, and our civic life.

In this video from Building Strong Brains: Tennessee ACEs Initiative, professionals and educators discuss initiatives and solutions, including the importance of community involvement and mentors.