In two recent papers, we argue that our ‘wellbeing’ depends on the wellbeing of our neighbors as much as our health depends on their health.
If unaddressed, that said, this sets off a cascade of problems which, lead to emotional, intellectual, behavioral and general health problems throughout life. So, most of us know that there is now compelling evidence that toxic stress and trauma, particularly in early childhood, affect the developing brain. Applying our knowledge about the root causes of these problems will lead to improvements in public health and well being not seen in a century. Poor health and mental health, poverty, violence and failing schools are no more inevitable than cholera or dark yellow fever. Ultimately, these factors undermine our human and social capital and put us all at risk.
Threat of ebola pails in comparison to the proliferation of mental health problems, while a great example of how our country ain’t all that prepared for an epidemic. Luckily, free online mental health resources like and have risen to meet what actually is clearly a need. All sectors of society mobilized in response, whenever we understood the root causes of infectious diseases. That’s all Undoubtedly it’s, our country pays lip service to the need for mental health reform. In the course of the twentieth century we witnessed the greatest improvement in the public’s health in history. We all need access to affordable mental health care. You should take this seriously. Infectious diseases like cholera and yellowish fever, that regularly killed thousands, were considered a tragic but unavoidable fact of life. We still have a long ways to go, while the ACA was a step in the right direction. However, these free counseling resources will probably not be popular, if we did not.
Thanks for the great post and compelling paper.
Our papers lay out our case -which we think is compelling -in much greater detail. I want to ask you something. Why do you think toxic stress is more pervasive today than it should have been in the past? We are looking forward to hearing from you. Notice that we will love to hear your thoughts and reactions or comments on this blog post. By the way, the time to act is now. What we need now is a social movement demanding that we implement our knowledge and the political courage to tackle the problems. You can email us at newpublichealth@mentalhealthamerica, if you should like to comment.
Secondary Footer Menu. on many measures, our society is now considerably less safe, healthy, and economically productive than other comparable countries. On many measures, our society is now considerably less safe, healthy, and economically productive than other comparable countries.
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Toxic stress and trauma, especially when coupled with genetic vulnerability, are seriously eroding our public health, social stability, and world leadership. Toxic stress and trauma, especially when coupled with genetic vulnerability, are seriously eroding our public health, social stability, and world leadership. Secondary Footer Menu.
