The Long-Term Effect of Poverty on Child’s Brain

It’s indisputable that living in overcrowded, dangerous neighborhoods without adequate education or parental warmth will cause more stress. However, the stress in the children of these recent studies is disproportionately magnified. (To learn about these studies, read the article – How Poverty Might Change the Brain at CNN.com)

The good news is that researchers have found that “later enriching experiences can at least partially compensate for the effects of early-life stress on the hippocampus.” The brain compensates by creating new pathways. If you would like help to change how you think about yourself and your life, speak to a mental health care professional. The many forms of Psychotherapy available have helped thousands to overcome negative childhood experiences smoothing the progress toward full, rich lives.