Wednesday, 16 October 2019

The psychological impact of child separation at the US-Mexico border

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Today's TED Talk

How family separation at the US-Mexico border affects children's mental health

14:49 minutes · TED Salon: Border Stories

How does psychological trauma affect children's developing brains? In this powerful talk, social worker Luis H. Zayas discusses his work with refugees and asylum-seeking families at the US-Mexico border. What emerges is a stunning analysis of the long-term impact of the US's controversial detention and child separation policies -- and practical steps for how the country can do better.

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