Thank you for joining us for the ACEs Awareness Foundation and the Essie B. & William Earl Glenn Foundation’s 6th Annual ACEs and Trauma Awareness Symposium.

This year’s theme, “Substance Use Disorders and Suicide: Unraveling the Underpinnings of Traumatic Experiences,” underscores the critical need to explore the intersection of trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and their long-term effects on mental health and well-being. By focusing on the connections among traumatic experiences and two of the most pressing mental and behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders and suicide. The symposium seeks to foster a deeper understanding and inspire innovative strategies for prevention and intervention.