Childhood is often viewed as a time of innocence, laughter, and love—a phase meant to be cherished and protected. However, when these early years are marked by fear, neglect, or emotional harm, the ...

Trauma can leave lasting scars, as research shows that people who experience childhood trauma have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, heart disease, diabetes and even some forms of cancer. More ...

More than two decades after the World Trade Center was destroyed on September 11, 2001, the children of emergency responders ...

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences. Childhood traumatic ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Studies estimate that up to 90% of children in foster care have experienced trauma, ...

Addressing childhood trauma is one of the most effective crime-prevention strategies available.

Reading about trauma and healing can be an essential part of the recovery process, especially for survivors of domestic violence and family-of-origin abuse 1. Education helps us recognize patterns, ...