A traumatic childhood isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. #NadineBurkeHarris #trauma #mentalhealth | TED

CA Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris is working with mynumberstory to help people uncover their Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impact of those experiences. There are 10 different ACEs—traumas involving neglect, abuse, or household challenges that people can experience, and 2 out of 3 people are affected by them. Left unresolved, the effects can last into adulthood, lead to mental health struggles and public safety issues for communities, and even affect the next generation. Most

This week on Therapy for Black Girls Session 432, Dr. Nadine Burke-Harris explains why your brain said “impulse control, who?” when faced with a bear. The problem? Kids with trauma get stuck in bear mode even when there’s no bear. Full episode at link in bio. #TherapyForBlackGirls #TraumaInformedCare | Therapy For Black Girls