In this guide, we share some of the latest research looking at how brain changes following trauma can affect a child’s social world. We consider how adults and systems can help build a better social world.

Why is the social world key to everyone’s mental health? -- How trauma can impact a child’s social world -- Two pathways to mental health problems -- The role of the brain in building our social world -- What can we do to help children build a more supportive social world? -- Deep dive: The importance of trust -- FURTHER READING -- GLOSSARY