On "WorldCanvass: Resilience Over Trauma," Joan Kjaer and WorldCanvass guests investigated adverse childhood experiences and the negative physical and mental health consequences children and adults with these experiences may face. If left unaddressed and untreated, the toxic stress of childhood adversity can have serious health repercussions throughout a lifetime. But important advances are being made in the recognition and treatment of health issues related to adverse childhood experiences, many of them led by physicians and researchers at the University of Iowa. WorldCanvass host Joan Kjaer spoke with experts from a wide range of health disciplines as well as child advocates from the Iowa City Community School District and Johnson County.
Media Coverage
Press Citizen: Program shines light on adverse childhood experiences
The Daily Iowan: Experts warn of Trauma
Audio
Part 1: Epidemiology-how does trauma impact brain development and behavior?
Part 2: How does trauma impact physical and mental health, child welfare, education, and communities?
Part 3: Trauma informed/sensitive care practices on UI campus, at UIHC, in Johnson County, in Iowa
WorldCanvass is also available on iTunes.