Early Life Stress and Resilience Program

Major Laboratories and Clinical Translational Neuroscience Incubator

Welcome to the Early Life Stress and Resilience Program (ELSRP). Understanding the critical role of prevention and early intervention in the lives of children who struggle with stress, anxiety, and trauma guides our policy and education efforts, and our academic and community partnerships. Our program welcomes individuals from around the world into our projects, consistent with Stanford University's non-discrimination policy.

What is Stress & What is Resilience?

Dr. Victor G. Carrión explains stress and resilience

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From Trauma to Resilience: Effective Interventions for Youth

Victor Carrión, MD, talks about early-life exposure to traumatic events and the development of prevention and treatment interventions to reverse changes and build resilience. To learn more about Cue-Centered Therapy visit the Early Life Stress and Resilience Program Innovation and Dissemination page

Patient Information Stress and Anxiety Clinic- Treatment

The Stress and Anxiety Clinic directed by Dr. Hilit Kletter provides treatment for youth who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma and more.

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Investigating the root biology and behavior of childhood stress and trauma
ELSRP Research Projects

Promoting resilience in children who have experienced adversity
Innovation and Dissemination

Developing innovative approaches to treatment and prevention
Education and Training

Helping clinicians treat youth who have experienced chronic trauma
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