City Arts & Lectures Nadine Burke Harris
Jan 20, 2019
Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris, founder of the Center for Youth Wellness, dives into how childhood adversity and toxic stress impact health. She highlights the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences, linking them to serious health issues like heart disease and addiction. Harris emphasizes the importance of advocacy, supportive relationships, and innovative therapies, such as music, in promoting healing. She discusses the complexities of diagnosing behavioral issues and the balance needed in a tech-driven world to foster children's mental health and resilience.
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Brother's Stroke Reveals Hidden Risks
- Nadine Burke Harris shared a personal story about her 43-year-old brother, who suffered a severe stroke with 'no risk factors' initially known.
- This story highlights how adverse childhood experiences can severely impact adult health, even when not visibly apparent earlier.
Toxic Stress Alters Biology
- Childhood adversity causes dysregulation of the stress response leading to changes in brain, hormones, and immune system.
- Trauma's aversive nature makes it hard for medical practice to fully incorporate screening and treatment for these effects.
Screen Kids for Childhood Adversity
- Screen patients for adverse childhood experiences routinely as most families appreciate being asked.
- Explain the health benefits and support offered to mitigate toxic stress when screening to reduce negative reactions.
