"Toxic Stress Derails Healthy Development"

This video by the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University shows how "toxic stress" can inhibit a healthy, normal development in children. The term toxic stress refers to "...the strong, unrelieved activation of the body’s stress management system in the absence of protective adult support."

For children living with injuries, this video attests to the importance of having a solid network of support to help them conquer the obstacles they face and to make sure that toxic stress doesn't become one of them.

Also, click here to read more on the Center on Developing Children's website.