Trauma Takes a Toll on Half of U.S. Kids
Consequences can include long-term health issues, emotional problems and troubles at school
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of American children have faced at least one traumatic experience, such as the death of a parent, witnessing a violent crime or living with someone who is suicidal or abuses drugs or alcohol, new research reveals.
These events can trigger high levels of stress, which can have serious and lasting effects on children's development, heath and overall well-being, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171024/trauma-takes-a-toll-on-half-of-us-kids#1
