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A neuroimaging study in Italy found that patients with bipolar disorder reporting more adverse childhood experiences tended ...

Psychological stress from childhood adversity doesn't just affect mental health. A new study shows that trauma like family ...

New research indicates that the long-term neurological impact of childhood trauma is not permanently etched onto the brain.

March 17, 2026 – New research indicates that the long-term neurological impact of childhood trauma is not permanently etched onto the brain. An ...

Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reveals that the long-term neurological impact of childhood trauma is not permanently etched onto the brain. This image shows moderation of adverse childhood ...

For most young children, the sight and voice of a parent serve as a primary source of comfort and safety. A new study suggests that for children who have experienced interpersonal violence or abuse, ...

A professor at the University of Rhode Island is on a "QueST" to determine how identity-related stress interacts with past traumatic experiences in LGBTQ+ communities. Jillian Scheer, assistant ...

The mother of a teenager who is recovering from a traumatic brain injury following a crash involving an e-bike wished her ...

A study by researchers at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health suggests that veterans with concussions may ...

One moment can change a child’s life forever. A car crash. A fall. A sports injury. Suddenly, a student who once kept up in class is struggling to remember directions, control emotions, or keep up ...