MAKING FILMS FOR GOOD We confront society's hidden challenges. And we honor those that fight them. One story at a time. #KPJRFilms Explore our trauma-informed films: kpjrfilms.co

What makes play “good”? While adults often judge #play by its educational value or “niceness,” a new study went straight to the source: the children themselves. Researchers surveyed hundreds of schoolchildren to identify the core elements of a great play experience. #playwell #playmatters neurosciencenews.com/child-p…

Adults who had more positive childhood experiences (#PCEs) were more likely to report better mental, physical, and socioeconomic outcomes in adulthood, regardless of exposure to adverse childhood experiences (#ACEs). medscape.com/viewarticle/pos…

#Trauma doesn’t just live in memories — it reshapes identity. Trauma as something that quietly rewires beliefs: “I’m not safe.” “I’m not lovable.” “I deserved this.” “I have to earn worth.” #TraumaInformed insights: linkedin.com/pulse/unresolve…

Here's advice for parents looking to support their kids’ mental health over the summer and equip them with the tools to flourish. kqed.org/mindshift/61888/4-p…

Lawmakers have begun to pass device bans and other restrictions for schools, but many neurodiverse students use assistive technologies and digital tools for learning. @EdSurge edsurge.com/news/2026-05-19-…

#OneCaringAdult: Sometimes the kids who seem like they care the least are actually protecting the parts of themselves that care the most. Understanding what’s really behind kids’ shutdown. hannahbeach.ca/when-i-dont-c…

For resources on supporting LGBTQ youth: childmind.org/topics/gender-…

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Recess advocates argue adding in more structured play time benefits children’s academic, social and emotional well-being. @EdSurge edsurge.com/news/2026-05-27-…

Can Adults Learn to Be Playful Again? A recent book explores why unstructured, judgment-free #play fades in adulthood—and why it’s worth reclaiming for our creativity, curiosity, and learning. #playwell #playmatters greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Beyond the Script: Why Unstructured Play is the Heart of Childhood #playwell #play #playmatters linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-sc…

RESILIENCE RE-SET: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, MD, is a leading voice in #trauma science and public health. She recently appeared on the @melrobbins podcast to discuss stress responses that often get wired in childhood. #ACEs youtube.com/watch?v=2aI8q3gE…

Teachers report fewer distractions from personal cellphone use. Over time, students in schools with strict bans reported a greater sense of personal well-being. Did School Cellphone Bans Work? New Study Finds Mixed Results. nytimes.com/2026/05/04/us/di…

We recognize the pressure and stress that expecting and new mothers may experience, with 70% noting they hide or underplay maternal mental health difficulties. Explore supportive resources from @MMHAlliance at maternalmentalhealthalliance…. #MothersDay

#ResilienceReset: "Sport offers something many traditional mental health interventions cannot: repeated opportunities to experience challenge, regulation and recovery within a supportive community." “If a kid is part of a team, they’re going to have many more opportunities for healing experiences than if they just see a therapist once a week.” - via @Nike about.nike.com/en/magazine/t…

"Everyone has a role to play in promoting positive childhood experiences and preventing the harmful effects of #ACEs. Upstream policies that tackle these issues holistically open_in_new can prevent ACEs, overdose, suicide, and mental health challenges." #BeTheOne #TraumaInformed astho.org/communications/blo…

During #NationalMinorityHealthMonth, we acknowledge that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) disproportionately affect minorities and reaffirm our commitment to health equity. Visit the ACEs Aware website to learn more: acesaware.org/blog/dr-nadine….

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're spotlighting @CA_OSG's Dr. Diana Ramos & her commitment to addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), mental health & maternal health. Learn more in this @sbh4ca webinar on ACEs & Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs): schoolhealthcenters.org/reso…

Researchers warn that “skim reading is the new normal,” as digital environments train our brains to move quickly across text rather than dwell in it. @middleweb What We Can Do When Students “Skim Read” middleweb.com/53297/what-we-…

HEALING THE GENERATIONS 2026 CONFERENCE Presented by Clifford Beers Community Care Center Healing begins when we come together. Join us March 25–27, 2026 at Foxwoods Resort Casino (Mashantucket, CT) for the 6th Annual Healing the Generations Conference — a three-day gathering focused on healing childhood & intergenerational trauma. ✨ Research & clinical insights ✨ Tools for resilience & recovery ✨ Community connection & restorative dialogue More than a conference — a movement for collective healing. 🔗 Register: cliffordbeersccc.org/healing… #HealingTheGenerations #TraumaInformedCare #IntergenerationalHealing #Resilience