Toxic stress causes the fear centers of the brain, such as the limbic system, to increase significantly in size, which can lead to symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children.

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  Implications for Mental Health and Coping Strategies | OxJournal

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• PTSD concept
• toxic stress concept
• limbic system concept