Childhood Stress and Adversity May Help Build Resilience

Contrary to popular belief, some childhood stress during middle childhood and adolescence may help build resilience against anxiety disorders.
Childhood Stress and Adversity May Help Build Resilience
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It’s not just the hardships that we face but also when we face them that determine whether they break us down or help us grow.

New research from Yale suggests that stressful or traumatic experiences during key periods of brain development may help build resilience against anxiety in adulthood.

Cara Michelle Miller
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Cara Michelle Miller is a freelance writer and holistic health educator. She taught at the Pacific College of Health and Science in NYC for 12 years and led communication seminars for engineering students at The Cooper Union. She now writes articles with a focus on integrative care and holistic modalities.