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Welcome to the first episode in our series: Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs., uncovering the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma and delving into its far-reaching effects.

In our first episode, Ted Miller, a distinguished senior research scientist, unravels the extensive and often hidden economic and emotional toll of trauma. We examine the staggering $10.5 billion healthcare price tag associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in California for just a single year. We discussed the methodologies used to quantify the financial and human impact of trauma and gained perspective on the profound implications trauma has on health and society.

As we look at the potential for real-world change, Ted highlights the power of individual stories in shaping policy, and we conclude with a message of hope, recognizing that the courageous act of sharing one's own trauma can light a fire that contribute to societal movements and policy reforms.

Dr. Ted Miller is an internationally recognized health economist. He is a Principal Research Scientist at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation with decades of experience analyzing the costs of societal ills. The Washington Post once called him a national oracle on the financial damage caused by substance abuse and injuries.

Read the article: Adult health burden and costs in California during 2013 associated with prior adverse childhood experiences.

You can reach Ted via email at miller@pire.org or visit the PIRE website to learn more about his work.

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