Prevent Harm: Toxic Stress, Racism & Poverty 03/2021 Position Paper
About the Preventing Harm: Toxic Stress, Racism & Poverty Position Paper Racism and poverty are two major drivers of toxic stress, which harms families and communities across the United States. This stress can lead to a large number of adverse health effects and outcomes, par
Reducing ACEs through Powerful Innovations & Partnerships- 07/2020 Position Paper
07/2020 Reducing ACEs Position Paper Summary: This Position Paper offers a brief glimpse of OhioGuidestone’s commitment to addressing ACEs through innovation and community partnerships. Namely, OhioGuidestone’s partnership with local primary care clinics to screen and
Telehealth in Mental Healthcare: How Effective is it?- 06/2020 Position Paper
Telehealth Position Paper Summary: In March 2020, health agencies coordinated with government officials throughout the U.S. to offer telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. For mental health providers such as OhioGuidestone, this offers an opportunity to evaluate our se
We can Impact Ohio’s Health Value & Why It’s Important – 06/2020 Position Paper
OhioGuidestone’s Impact on Ohio’s Health Value Position Paper Summary Recently, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO), released its 2019 Health Value Dashboard, which placed Ohio at 46th out of 51 in health value among U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Oh
Effectively Addressing Unique Therapeutic Needs in Community-Based Services – 06/2020 Position Paper
Therapeutic Needs in Community-Based Services 06-2020 Position Paper Summary: In community mental health treatment, clients often encounter social, and structural barriers and stressors that impact the effectiveness of therapy. These Therapy-Interfering Conditions (TICs) include
Heart Health and Stress: 1 Persisting Issue We Must Address
Heart Health Month If you’re anything like us — health nerds, that is — you know that it’s American Heart Month. During February, organizations across the U.S. promote heart health. So you’ve probably read something recently about the connection between heart he
5 Ways Home Visiting Programs Promote Community Health & Growth
Home Visiting Support Across Unique Household Experiences Anyone who has done home visiting with families has sat in homes not so different from our own. Maybe you have sat on couches next to piles of laundry unwashed or unfolded, a sight very familiar within your own home. Maybe
Breaking News: Joyful Together ECE Named ‘Frontier of Innovation’ by Harvard University
Joyful Together ECE, Our First Frontier of Innovation: Our Joyful Together ECE (Early Care & Education) pilot study recently was selected as a “Frontier of Innovation” by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. This recognition is a testament to
The Lifelong Effects of Toxic Stress Don’t Just Kill — They Torture 1st
To Understand the Lifelong Effects of Toxic Stress, Let’s First Explore the 3 Types of Stress Perhaps you’ve seen or heard this quote or a variation of it from a stranger or a loved one in your life: “You cannot suffer the past or future because they do not exist. What
Joyful Together®: Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress – 03/2019 Position Paper
Joyful Together®: Preventing Childhood Toxic Stress Position Paper Summary: Toxic stress occurs as a response to prolonged, adverse experiences without adequate adult support that impairs brain development and functioning. The 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health foun