Effect of the nature of subsequent environment on oxytocin and cortisol secretion in maltreated children

Effect of the nature of subsequent environment on oxytocin and cortisol secretion in maltreated children

Childhood maltreatment (CM), including abuse and neglect is a crucial factor that distorts child development. CM is associated with alterations in numerous brain regions, and may be associated with neuropeptide hormonal dysregulation. This study aimed to investigate differences in secretion patterns...

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Main Authors: Sakae G. Mizushima, Takashi X. Fujisawa, Shinichiro eTakiguchi, Hirokazu eKumazaki, Shiho eTanaka, Akemi eTomoda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
Hormones
Oxytocin
cortisol
child maltreatment
Residential care facility
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyt.2015.00173/full

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