Alexithymia refers to difficulties identifying and describing one's emotions. Growing evidence
suggests that alexithymia is a key transdiagnostic risk factor. Despite its clinical importance …

Childhood maltreatment (CM) is linked to impairments in various domains of social
functioning. Here, we argue that it is critical to identify factors that underlie impaired social …

Although empirical evidence has confirmed the causal relationship between childhood
maltreatment and depression, findings are inconsistent on the magnitude of the effect of age …

Introduction There is a resurgence of interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelic
substances such as 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Primary findings from …

Decades of research underscore the profound impact of adversity on brain and behavioral
development. Recent theoretical models have highlighted the importance of considering …

Research has demonstrated the predictive effect of maternal childhood maltreatment on
adolescent internalizing problems. However, few studies have explored the mediating …

Childhood maltreatment, specifically during sensitive developmental periods, is a major risk
factor for poor physical and mental health. Despite its enormous clinical relevance, there is …

Introduction: Young adulthood is a transitional period between adolescence and adulthood.
Due to the unique pressures of taking on a new social role and associated uncertainties …

Background Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) experience
heightened rates of childhood trauma and adversity. Research has examined the negative …

Loneliness has been described as endemic among young people. Such feelings of social
isolation 'even in a crowd'are likely linked to adverse early life experiences that serve to …