Evidence and Opportunities to Mitigate Childhood Adversity and Promote Well-Being

3 Credits.

Introduces students to a range of scientific, programmatic and policy evidence related to childhood adversity and well-being. Examines evidence-based interventions and common elements of approaches to both prevent and mitigate the impact of adversity and promote resilience and well-being among children, families and communities. Interventions and programs will focus on communities, public health and health care settings, with a special focus on young children and children with special health care needs. Students evaluate policies, frameworks, interventions and research drawing on conceptual models and evidence related to the successful implementation and scaling of public health and services programs and policies.