The Toll of Toxic Stress on Children

Toxic Stress

The Toll of Toxic Stress on Children

Expert says this all too common problem is under-diagnosed
08 Jun 2018

 

Our RWCFI work on behalf of young children is explained by pediatrician Nadine Harris Burke. When a child's flight-or-fight response is activated too often, from abuse, neglect, or parental addiction, it can change the structure of a developing brain. It's called toxic stress.

 

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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris