The Biological Effects of Childhood Trauma

2014
This article focuses primarily on the peer-reviewed literature on the neurobiological sequelae of childhood trauma in children and adults with histories of childhood trauma. It also reviews relevant studies of animal models of stress which can help us to better understand the psychobiological effects of trauma during development.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3968319/

Resource Type: 

  • Print

Topic: 

  • Environment
  • Social-emotional development
  • Leadership

Types of Diversity: 

  • Children and Families who have Experienced Maltreatment and Trauma

NC Community College Core Course: 

  • Introduction to Early Childhood
  • Child Development and Learning