• Our experiences as children, positive and negative, shape our mental, physical, and emotional health as adults.
• When we experience negative events, our story doesn’t end. It is never too late to build resiliency skills in ourselves, our families, and communities that benefit everyone’s health and strengthen our relationships.
• Childhood adversity is a problem that we can solve. Start learning more at the Adverse Childhood Experience and Resiliency website developed by State Health Improvement Plan partners.

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Health in the 406 is regular communication by DPHHS on a variety of wellness topics designed to raise awareness of issues that impact the daily lives of Montanans.  Public health is a partnership of individuals and organizations and all Montanans have a role so they can improve their health and enhance their quality of life for themselves and loved ones. This health message is brought to you by the DPHHS, Public Health and Safety Division.