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Exposure to trauma — including abuse, neglect, discrimination, and violence — increases an individual’s risk for serious health issues. Adopting trauma-informed approaches to care may improve patient engagement, enhance outcomes, and reduce avoidable care and excess costs for both the health care sector and social service systems.

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Measuring the Impact of Trauma-Informed Primary Care: Are We Missing the Forest for the Trees? February 2020
#CHCSchat: Getting Started with Trauma-Informed Care November 2019
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Making the Case for Trauma-Informed Care: Tips for Talking with Leadership November 2019
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Integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach into Substance Use Disorder Treatment June 2019
Technical Assistance Tool
Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma February 2019

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July 2020 How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Highlighting the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care: Q&A with Dr. Edward Machtinger

COVID-19 and the stressors it is placing on individuals’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing create a new imperative for health care systems to look to trauma-informed care to support both patients and frontline workers.

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