In the past two decades, much evidence has accumulated unequivocally demonstrating that
child abuse and neglect is associated with a marked increase in risk for major psychiatric …

Children who experience chronic stressors are vulnerable to emotional and physical health
problems across the lifespan. This phenomenon raises questions for scientists and …

In this chapter, we infuse a developmental psychopathology perspective into our
understanding of the sequelae of maltreatment. Specifically, we highlight the importance of …

Background Labour market disengagement among youths has lasting negative economic
and social consequences, yet is poorly understood. We compared four types of work‐related …

Childhood maltreatment is a key risk factor for poor mental and physical health. Recently,
variation in epigenetic processes, such as DNA methylation, has emerged as a potential …

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence globally.
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in diabetes, and lifestyle …

Background This pilot study examined whether breast cancer patients with childhood trauma
exhibit increased fatigue, depression, and stress in association with inflammation as a result …

Objectives To examine the relationship of inflammation and suicidal behavior in hospitalized
adult psychiatric patients. Method We retrospectively examined serum high sensitivity C …

The developmental trajectories that render individuals vulnerable toward or resilient against
diseases of the mind and body are major themes in stress theory, research, and practice. As …

The home environment includes important social and physical contexts within which
children develop. Poor physical home environments may be a potential source of stress for …