Health Dec 18 How COVID-19 could worsen America’s childhood trauma crisis By William Brangham, Cat Wise, Laura Santhanam, Jaywon Choe, Sam Lane, Leah Nagy, Rachel Wellford, Vika Aronson, Erica R. Hendry, Emily Carpeaux
Nation Dec 17 Watch 9:44 Treating trauma early to help children cope down the line Just as our understanding of trauma’s long-term impacts has grown in recent years, so too has our grasp of how to treat and prevent it. And this evolution has continued during the pandemic, forcing those who are giving and receiving… By Cat Wise, Rachel Wellford
Nation Dec 16 Watch 10:21 The overwhelming impact of childhood trauma on Chicago’s West Side Tens of thousands of people grow up in and around Chicago's predominantly black neighborhood of Austin, one of the city's biggest and most violent, where experts say disinvestment and systemic racism are major drivers of childhood trauma. Special correspondent Cat… By Cat Wise, Sam Lane
Health Dec 16 How to help kids build resilience amid COVID-19 chaos Here's what experts and research say makes the difference for kids when times get tough. By Laura Santhanam
Health Dec 16 WATCH: Your questions on childhood trauma during the pandemic, answered The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of millions of children and their families. How has this prolonged period of social distancing affected them? We discuss concerns about child abuse and neglect during this time, as well as toxic stress… By Laura Santhanam
Dec 15 Watch 10:01 Breaking the cycle of childhood trauma in rural Montana By Cat Wise, Leah Nagy Trauma experienced in childhood is often passed down from generation to generation. In rural Montana, scarce mental health resources and stigmas about seeking treatment are making the crisis worse. Special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Leah Nagy look at what’s… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 10:11 Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences By Cat Wise, Jaywon Choe Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Continue watching
Dec 14 How to find help with healing from childhood trauma By Rachel Wellford Childhood trauma is a complicated issue and the path to recovery is not one-size-fits-all, but here is a starting point for those seeking help. Continue reading