Childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect can result in structural brain changes

Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 23:14 in Psychology & Sociology

New research using magnetic resonance imaging shows that childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect, in particular when combined with genetic factors, can result in structural brain changes, rendering these people more vulnerable to developing depression.

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