Childhood trauma from abuse, neglect and even divorce increases the risk for physical, mental and developmental problems. To prevent the poisonous consequences, safety and stability are essential.
Resilient adults often start out as resilient kids.
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We’ve known for years that childhood trauma can have lifelong effects on our health. It’s time for medicine and public health to start addressing the problem head-on.
A protester at a December speech by an alt-right speaker on the Texas A&M campus.
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The pains of the past carry into the future, especially for groups of people who have been mistreated for decades or even centuries. Here is not only why that happens but also how you can help.
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A small minority of children with mental health issues is getting the help they need. School-based mental health is essential to keep students engaged.
Research shows a link between violence against children and their subsequent criminality.
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Reducing stubbornly high levels of violence can be achieved if there is a focus on ensuring that children are not exposed to violence or toxic stress at home.
Living in limbo: children at the Qab Elias Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon.
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It’s not uncommon for kids to experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress after a disaster. With thousands of children affected by Hurricane Harvey, how can parents help kids bounce back?
HIV-positive women who suffered trauma in their formative years are likely to suffer brain function impairment.
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