Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 14:14
in Psychology & Sociology
Psychological trauma leaves a trail of damage in a child's brain, say scientists. Their new study gives the first direct evidence that children with symptoms of post-traumatic stress suffer poor function of the hippocampus, a brain structure that stores and retrieves memories. The research helps explain why traumatized children behave as they do and could improve treatments for these kids.
