Multigenerational Approaches to Fostering Children's Health and Well-Being: The Opioid Crisis as a Case Study; Proceedings of a Workshop | NLM

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Multigenerational Approaches to Fostering Children's Health and Well-Being: The Opioid Crisis as a Case Study; Proceedings of a Workshop

12/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: National Academies Press (NAP). Published: 12/2019. This 10-page report summarizes the presentations and discussions of a workshop held in June 2019 to explore multi-generational approaches and policy strategies to promote health and well-being, using the opioid crisis as a case study. Multi-generational approaches and policy strategies that are successful in fostering children's health in this crisis may be adaptable in the future. The workshop discussed how all children affected by the opioid crisis, whether born with withdrawal symptoms or struggling as an older child surrounded by uncertainty, need dedicated attention, likely including specialized services, to achieve optimal levels of health and well-being. (Text)