News Room2023-09-27T14:52:37-04:00

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Blog originally published on faceitabuse.org As our students settle into a new school year it is important to know that many of them continue to struggle with mental health issues, with one being suicidal ideation.  According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suicide is the second leading cause of [...]

By |September 22, 2023|News Room|

Bounce Selected as Finalist in Dept of Health and Human Services’ Resilience Challenge

Children and youth in the United States are experiencing a profound mental health crisis. Among youth ages 12 to 17 who experienced a major depressive episode, nearly half perceived that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected their mental health. Emergency department visits for mental health concerns have also increased significantly. These [...]

By |September 9, 2023|News Room|

The Biology of Stress and Resilience

What are ACEs and toxic stress? Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic or stressful events that occur prior to the age of 18. ACEs cause toxic stress, which can harm a child’s brain and result in problems with behavior, learning, and even making friends. Nearly three decades of scientific research has [...]

By |August 24, 2023|News Room|

“What can I do to be a helper in my community?”

Blog originally published on Kentucky Youth Advocates. For some of us, the name Fred McFeely Rogers may have no meaning.  However, if you grew up before cell phones or social media, and you heard a certain theme song you might smile or sing along.   Fred Rogers created the iconic [...]

By |August 22, 2023|News Room|

Empathy in Action: Taking a stand for ‘Don’t be a Bully’ month

As summer comes to an end and our kiddos return to the classrooms, it’s vital to understand the impact that bullying has on children. With August being ‘Don’t be a Bully month,’ it’s a perfect time to learn about what you can do to take action and stand up for [...]

By |August 17, 2023|News Room|

Cultivating Community, Culture, Connection, and Mental Wellbeing

In the realm of mental health, it is crucial to recognize and address the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations. Culture, community, and connection are pillars that support and uplift BIPOC individuals in the face of oppression and systemic racism, and allow inspiration to [...]

By |July 21, 2023|News Room|

ACEs Training in Schools: FAQs

The Bounce Coalition has received funding to provide two years of training and technical assistance to one elementary school in an Eastern KY school district and one in a Western KY school district around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and creating a trauma-informed school culture. This would include training for school [...]

By |July 7, 2023|News Room|
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