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Why stable relationships are 'poison control' in fighting trauma and stress in kids

  • Written by Melissa Bright, Research Scientist, University of Florida
imageA stable, supportive family is key to preventing childhood trauma. Pixelheadphoto/Shutterstock.

Editor’s note: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This article is part of a series exploring how research into adverse childhood experiences – or ACEs – is helping therapists, parents, educators and the medical community better...

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