
The devastating, underdiagnosed toll of toxic stress on kids
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The devastating, underdiagnosed toll of toxic stress on kids
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, and pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris believes every medical professional in the country needs to be equipped with screening tools. She offers her humble opinion on giving every child a shot at a healthy life.
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The devastating, underdiagnosed toll of toxic stress on kids
Clip: 2/23/2018 | 3m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
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, and pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris believes every medical professional in the country needs to be equipped with screening tools. She offers her humble opinion on giving every child a shot at a healthy life.
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