Advance chapters from the new edition
Chronic Non Communicable Diseases. Case Management Desk Guide
This Review summarizes many of the persistent biological alterations associated with childhood maltreatment including changes in neuroendocrine and neurotransmitter systems and pro-inflammatory cytokines in addition to specific alterations in brain areas associated with mood regulation. Finally, I d...iscuss several candidate gene polymorphisms that interact with childhood maltreatment to modulate vulnerability to major depression and PTSD and epigenetic mechanisms thought to transduce environmental stressors into disease vulnerability.
Neuron Review, vol. 89, March 2, 2016 pp.892-909
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For children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV (OVC)
HIV/AIDS Programme
Policy Brief
Q13: What is the effectiveness of behaviour change techniques including life skills education in promoting mental health for children and adolescents?