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1 Introduction Early-life stress, such as exposure to traumatic and adverse childhood experiences, is associated with experiencing anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in childhood (Weems et al. 2021). Theoretically, the cumulative wear and tear resulting from early-life stress have effects on the body and the brain and may lead to dysregulation of the stress response system via the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis (McEwen 2008).
2.1. The Migration Paradigm: Stages of Migration and Associated Experiences of Adversity and Trauma Professionals of any discipline that work with immigrant children should adopt a strengths-based approach to demonstrate understanding of children’s resilience and avoid characterizing them as victims. With that said, it is also important to recognize that many children fleeing to the US have been witnesses or survivors of violence and other forms of trauma.
Key Takeaways New research has shown that adults with neurological conditions are more likely to have a history of childhood trauma, suggesting that there's a link between "toxic stress" and physical and mental health later in life. Childhood stress and trauma are often referred to as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which can include things like poverty, violence, having an incarcerated parent, or having a caregiver die by suicide.
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