How Does Trauma Affect the Body?

When something scary happens, a person’s body responds. Changes in their bodies get them ready to react to danger. If the scary thing continues to happen or causes a lot of stress, a person’s body might stay ready to respond to threats, even after they are safe. This is sometimes called trauma.

Click around the picture of the body to learn how stress can affect a child's body!

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