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Researchers argue 'we are the medicine' — evidence and tools to boost positive childhood experiences
Summary
At the Resilient Tennessee Summit, Johns Hopkins’ Dr. Christina Bethel and Tufts’ Dr. Robert Sege presented research and practical frameworks (ENACT and HOPE) showing how relational health and cumulative positive childhood experiences (PCEs) reduce mental‑health risk and improve lifelong outcomes.
Two national researchers told Tennessee policymakers and practitioners that evidence supports a deliberate shift from deficit‑focused screening to building relational health and positive childhood experiences.
Dr. Christina Bethel, founding director of child and adolescent health initiatives at Johns Hopkins, said the goal of the ENACT (engagement in action) framework is "positive health equity" — organizing services so that agencies work…
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