The Impact of Early Life Stress on the Neurodevelopment of the Stress Response System |
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| Authors: | Aaron Kindsvatter Anne Geroski |
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| Institution: | Graduate Counseling Program, University of Vermont. |
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| Abstract: | The focus of this article is on the impact of early life stress on the neurodevelopment of the stress response mechanisms of the brain. The functioning of the stress response system and mechanisms of neurodevelopmental change are described. The theoretical and clinical implications of the reviewed literature are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | neurodevelopment early life stress trauma HPA axis emotional regulation |
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