Toxic Stress and Early Childhood [St. Paul]

MPR’s Healthy States Presents "Toxic Stress and Early Childhood"

Wednesday, November 19, 7:00pm

MPR's UBS Forum in St. Paul

 

Tickets here. This event is free (reservation required).

 

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.

 

Join us for 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:

Sondra Samuels, President and CEO of Northside Achievement Zone

MayKao Y. Hang, President and CEO of the Wilder Foundation

Dr. Michael Troy, Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

 

Award-winning MPR News reporter Sasha Aslanian will host this evening of conversation about toxic stress and real world solutions. The evening will also include time for questions and comments from the audience.

 

Our event is made possible through support of the Carlson Family Foundation.

 

Register here today.