Effects of early stress on brain structure and function: implications for understanding the relationship between child maltreatment and depression.

Kaufman, J

Effects of early stress on brain structure and function: implications for understanding the relationship between child maltreatment and depression. [electronic resource] - Development and psychopathology 2001 - 451-71 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

0954-5794

10.1017/s0954579401003030 doi


Adrenocorticotropic Hormone--metabolism
Adult
Age Factors
Atrophy--pathology
Brain--abnormalities
Child
Child Abuse--prevention & control
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone--metabolism
Depressive Disorder, Major--etiology
Humans
Hypothalamus--metabolism
Neural Inhibition--physiology
Neurons--pathology
Norepinephrine--metabolism
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic--etiology