Early life stress has been associated with elevated risk for later psychopathology. One
mechanism that may contribute to such long-term risk is alterations in amygdala …

Prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading nongenetic cause of human intellectual
impairment. The long-term impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on health and well-being …

Early-life stress (ELS) leaves signatures upon the brain that persist throughout the lifespan
and increase the risk of psychiatric illnesses including mood and anxiety disorders. In …

Objectives: This article explores the stages where trauma is experienced (123s) and its
physiopsychological impact (affect, behavior, and cognitions [ABCs]) in unaccompanied …

This article attempts to develop a generalized theory of fixations. A literature survey reveals
three levels of description: physiological, systemic, and cognitive-behavioral. Examples of …

Extensive research indicates a convergence of emotional and neurobiological
symptomatology between insecure attachment and moral injury among military veterans …

Abstract By 2020, about 700,000 cases of child abuse were reported per year in the United
States. About one-third of children worldwide suffer from adverse experiences each year …

The number of infants and toddlers experiencing toxic stress in the United States has
increased significantly. Toxic stress, characterized by prolonged exposure to adverse …

A natural response when accidentally touching a hot surface is to pull away quickly in order
to prevent getting burned. The same can be said for humans when they face adversity in the …

The profound impact of childhood experiences on an individual's mindset, emotional well-
being, and transition into adulthood is a compelling problem addressed in this thesis paper …