ICD faculty participate in U of M conversation on adverse childhood experiences

Dr. Ann Masten
Dr. Ann Masten
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Dr. Kathleen Thomas
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Dr. Canan Karatekin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canan Karatekin, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Institute of Child Development (ICD), Ann Masten, Ph.D., Irving D. Harris Professor of Child Development in ICD, and Kathleen Thomas, Ph.D., a professor in ICD, will participate in a one-day conference that will examine how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact student mental health.

ACEs are childhood experiences of abuse, neglect and family dysfunction. Approximately two-thirds of University of Minnesota (U of M) students experience at least one ACE before entering college.

The conference, which will be hosted by the U of M on Friday, Dec. 2, aims to promote a deeper understanding of ACEs and discuss how universities can better support students and foster resilience.

Learn more about the event.