Extensive biological and developmental research shows significant neglect—the ongoing disruption or significant absence of caregiver responsiveness—can cause more lasting harm to a young child's development.

The attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life is critical to our development.

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain.

Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on.

Given an inherent subjective nature, emotions have long been a nearly impenetrable topic for scientific research. Affective neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp explains a modern approach to emotions

Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA, speaks on "Interpersonal Connection, Self-Awareness and Well-Being: The Art and Science of Integration in the Promotion of Health." This presentation includes a discussion on the nature of communication, well-being and health.