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Identifying & treating trauma in South Dakota’s youth

Shreyas R. Krishnan for NPR

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

Trauma can impact children even after they're all grown-up.

Tracy Williams, Ph.D., is a psychologist with Volunteers of America, Dakotas and joins "In the Moment" to talk about causes, signs and effects of childhood trauma.

She discusses the free screenings and treatment offered to youth ages 4 to 17 from Volunteers of America. Learn more about screenings by calling (605) 334-1414 or visiting the Volunteers of America, Dakotas website.

Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.