In this podcast episode, host Dr. Holly Raffle speaks with Amy Hawthorne, Trauma-Informed Care Coordinator at the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, ahead of Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month in May.

They discuss the neurobiology of trauma, the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, and outline the six principles of trauma- informed approaches that can be applied to prevention work and everyday life. This episode highlights many resources for Prevention Professionals who are seeking to adopt a trauma- informed lens.

Find the resources mentioned and learn more about trauma-informed prevention on the Center's Resource Library.