Lorilee Binstock takes an in-depth look at the short and long-term effects of childhood trauma, featuring  Dr. Samantha Sweeney, child psychologist and Elementary Youth Development Senior Manager Melanie Holland Orr of Horton's Kids, a mentor program for children and teens living in at-risk neighborhoods in Washington, DC.

Dr. Sweeney discusses the damaging effects of childhood trauma and the debilitating consequences of not treating mental illness, especially when it stems from trauma. Melanie then joins the podcast to share the amazing work Horton's Kids are doing and why recognizing trauma in at-risk communities will contribute to the success in children in those communities.