TED Talks
Luis H. Zayas: The psychological impact of child separation at the US-Mexico border
2019 • E232 Oct 15, 2019 15m
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.