Objective To understand the mental health treatment gap in the Region of the Americas by
examining the prevalence of mental health disorders, use of mental health services, and the …

This article reviews the complex relationship between child maltreatment and later
psychosocial difficulties among adult women. Specifically addressed are (a) the various …

This article discusses early childhood trauma and the negative long-term consequences that
can cause life-long medical and psychological deficiencies. Early childhood trauma …

A neurobiologically informed approach to a very difficult-to-treat disorder. This book
addresses one of the fundamental, understudied issues of borderline personality disorder …

History of childhood trauma (CT) is highly prevalent and may lead to long-term
consequences on physical and mental health. This study investigated the independent …

Anxiety disorders are among the most common of all mental disorders and their
pathogenesis is a major topic in psychiatry, both for prevention and treatment. Early stressful …

Exposure to early life trauma is a known risk factor for depression and anxiety disorders in
adulthood. This study aimed to evaluate the relative contributions of early life versus adult …

Psychopathy can be defined as a constellation of traits that comprises affective
characteristics, interpersonal characteristics, as well as impulsive and antisocial behavior …

Background Exposure to early life stress (ELS) is alarmingly prevalent and has been linked
to the high rates of depression documented in adolescence. Researchers have theorized …

This study assessed the initial feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of an intervention aimed
at reducing depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a sample of low-income …