ChildhoodTrauma
Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids
Face analysis tech could spot PTSD in kids Researchers at the University of South Florida are developing a new technology that uses face analysis to identify childhood PTSD. The system, led by Alison Salloum and Shaun Canavan, analyzes facial expressions to detect subtle patterns linked to emotional expression in children with PTSD. The technology strips […]
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Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research
Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, and the consequences are staggering − new research Millions of US children have parents with substance use disorder, affecting nearly 19 million children (1 in 4) and an estimated increase of over 10 million since 2009-2014. The most common substance misused by parents is alcohol, […]
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Schools and communities can help children bounce back after distressing disasters like the LA wildfires
Schools and communities can help children bounce back after distressing disasters like the LA wildfires The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced more than 15,000 structures to ash in a matter of days. Among the devastation were 11 public and private schools and 30 child care facilities. In all, the fires disrupted the education and daily […]
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How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain
How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain New research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior. Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, researchers […]
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