Kristin Bernard - Early Adversity in Child Development

Kristi Bernard, an assistant professor at Stony Brook University, discusses her research on early adversity and its impact on children's development. She highlights the role of the HPA axis and cortisol in stress response and the importance of identifying mechanisms and protective factors. Bernard emphasizes the critical role of responsive parenting and describes interventions like the ABC program to support parents in nurturing their children, potentially mitigating the negative effects of early adversity.

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