Early adverse environmental exposures during brain development are widespread risk
factors for the onset of severe mental disorders and strong and consistent predictors of …

Though widely known as the body's stress hormone, Cortisol has a variety of effects on
different functions throughout the body. It is the main glucocorticoid released from the zona …

The rate of affective disorder is substantially higher in women than in men, and considerable
evidence points to the actions of ovarian hormones in mediating this disparity. In this …

The role of the amygdala in the experience of emotional states and stress is well
established. Connections from the amygdala to the hypothalamus activate the hypothalamic …

Introduction Elevated cortisol levels have been reported in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and
may accelerate the development of brain pathology and cognitive decline …

The negative emotions generated following stressful life events can increase one's risk of
depressive symptoms and promote higher levels of perceived stress. The process model of …

Glucocorticoids, vertebrate steroid hormones produced by cells of the adrenal cortex or
interrenal tissue, function dynamically to maintain homeostasis under constantly changing …

Work-related stress is a major cause of health problems worldwide. Faculty in educational
institutions, including universities, also face high levels of stress, which undoubtedly affects …

Early adversity (EA) modulates stress hormone secretion in mixed directions. The
Accumulation Model suggests that the number of EA predicts patterns of cortisol …

Background The socioeconomic status (SES) of a family can affect almost all aspects of a
child's life, including health and current and future achievement. The potential adverse …