"Dr. Burke Harris described how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can lead to lifelong health problems, and what can be done to break the cycle" reported the Mailman School of Public Health. Advanced copies of the book were available during the campus-wide event held at the Italian Academy.
“Neuroscientists, including at Columbia University, have made powerful discoveries about the negative impact early childhood adversity has on a person’s brain and through that, on their well-being throughout life. The goal of Trauma-Free NYC is to work with city government and a diverse range of stakeholders—health professionals, community organizations, and the faith community, among others—to put that science to work for our city” stated Virginia Rauh, ScD, Co-Director of Trauma-Free NYC and professor of Population and Family Health at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health.
Dr. Renée Wilson Simmons presented Dr. Nadine Burke Harris with Trauma-Free NYC's first ever trailblazer award at the event. To learn more about the hallmark event, read the press release or watch the full video.
