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Socioeconomic Status and Structural Brain Development

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From Frontiers in Neuroscience, this interesting article looks at the body of research investigating associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and brain development in children. Previous studies have found significant links between low SES and changes (deficits) in brain structure, especially in areas related to memory, executive control, and emotion. Brito and Noble review the studies … Read more

Documentary – Stuck in Traffick (Child Sex Trafficking from Survivors' Perspective)

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I don’t like “trigger warnings” in general, but this feels like an exception. This documentary is likely to be triggering to anyone who has been through childhood sexual abuse. Please be aware of your own feelings and avoid this if necessary. This documentary is based in Phoenix, AZ, a couple of hours north of Tucson. … Read more