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Healthy States Presents: Toxic Stress and Early Childhood
New scientific research is discovering that children who experience high levels of environmental stress in infancy and early childhood may suffer enduring problems in learning, physical wellbeing, and social development. The research into "toxic stress" is helping us understand when stressors like poverty, abuse, and unstable home environments seriously undermine children's long-term health. It's also helping communities develop tools for addressing toxic stress and create interventions that put children on a better path to wellbeing.
We'll take a closer look at the science of toxic stress and strategies to address it. Dr. Megan Gunnar of the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development, a national leader in this field of study, will share insights from her research. We'll also hear from community leaders about what's happening, and what's working, to mitigate toxic stress and foster young children's healthy development. Guests include MayKao Y. Hang, president and CEO of the Wilder Foundation, Sondra Samuels, president and CEO of Northside Achievement Zone, and Dr. Michael Troy, medical director of Behavioral Health Services at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
MPR News reporter Sasha Aslanian will host this evening of discovery as we explore expanding knowledge about toxic stress and real world solutions. This event is sponsored in part by the Carlson Family Foundation.
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LocationThe UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters (View)
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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