The Pediatrician explains how certain childhood experiences such as trauma, stress, and neglect can profoundly impact brain development and negatively impact a person’s health as an adult.
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Youth Wellness (CYW). She has earned international attention for her innovative approach to addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a risk factor for health problems, such as heart disease and cancer. Her work has been profiled in Paul Tough’s best-selling book, How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character and the recently released documentary Resilience: Biology of Stress and Science of Hope, by James Redford. Dr. Nadine’s work has earned her the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award.
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