Everyday responsibilities and lifestyle issues are the main cause of physical and
psychological stress, which deteriorates the individual's health. Prolonged exposure to …

Background Although numerous studies have investigated the neurobiology and
neuroendocrinology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after single finished trauma …

Hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) are receiving increased attention as a novel biomarker of
psychophysiological responses to chronic stress, with potential relevance for …

Exposure to trauma during childhood is a non-specific risk factor for psychiatric disorders,
including eating disorders (EDs), over the life course. Moreover, an association between …

Cortisol is the end product of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, and its
production is increased mainly in stressful situations or in chronic disorders accompanied by …

There is considerable interest in the potential for measuring cortisol in hair as a means of
quantifying stress responses in human and non-human animals. This review updates the …

Intranasal administration of neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a promising treatment strategy to
reduce traumatic stress-induced neuropsychiatric symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder …

Background Child soldiers are often both victims and perpetrators of horrendous acts of
violence. Research with former child soldiers has consistently shown that exposure to …

Background Existing literature suggests that endocrine measures, including the steroid
hormones of cortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), as well as the DHEA to cortisol …

Recently fled asylum seekers generally live in stressful conditions. Their residency status is
mostly insecure and, similar to other immigrants, they experience stress due to acculturation …