"Let's Talk Children's Health" Webinar - STHS Children's

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Greetings!
 
To help Rio Grande Valley parents and caregivers prioritize their children’s health, STHS Children’s hosts monthly “Let’s Talk Children’s Health” seminars on common issues affecting children in the communities we serve.
 
This April, STHS Children’s will dedicate its latest webinar to childhood stress.
 
Childhood stress, especially when it’s chronic, has become an increasing concern across the United States.
 
Currently, nearly half of U.S. children ages 3–17 experience chronic, school-related stress, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and up to 20% live with a mental, emotional, developmental or behavioral disorder.
 
Chronic, or toxic, stress in children can disrupt brain development, weaken the immune system and even alter DNA, increasing the risk of long-term physical, emotional and behavioral challenges. Helping children manage stress is essential for their long-term mental and physical health. When stress is addressed early, children are better able to build resilience, succeed academically and develop healthy social relationships.
 
In recognition of National Stress Awareness Month in April, South Texas Health System Children’s will dedicate the latest installment of its Let’s Talk Children’s Health webinar series to the topic of childhood stress.
 
This informative webinar will raise awareness about the negative effects of stress on children’s mental and physical well-being, highlight effective stress-management strategies, and provide practical resources to help parents and caregivers support children experiencing high levels of stress