Oliver Twist Would Have Had Heart Problems

Can We Undo Some of the Harm Of Childhood Trauma?

The United States has been trying to prevent childhood trauma and treat its victims for decades. But new research has shown that the stakes are even higher than was previously believed. Trauma–particularly chronic exposure to abuse, neglect, and violence–experienced in childhood can affect the physical health of adults decades later, increasing the risk for illnesses ranging from heart disease to hepatitis as well as addictive behaviors like IV drug use. In front of a crowd at The Actors’ Gang, several experts on a panel sponsored by the California HealthCare Foundation …

Are You Traumatized?

Not Necessarily, Thanks to the Magic Of Human Resilience

When I was nine years old, living in Los Angeles, my twin brother and I were whisked away from our mother. We suddenly found ourselves in Park Slope, Brooklyn, living …

Preventable Abuse

What More Should We Be Doing To Ward Off Childhood Trauma?

 

Epidemiologists have found that childhood trauma leaves more than just bad memories. Children who suffer trauma often become adults with physical ailments like heart disease. And trauma can perpetuate trauma. …