adversity

Epigenetic vestiges of early developmental adversity: Childhood stress exposure and DNA methylation in adolescence

Fifteen-year-old adolescents (N = 109) in a longitudinal study of child development were recruited to...

Child abuse and epi- genetic mechanisms of disease risk

Background Child abuse is highly prevalent and associated with increased risk for a range of...

Early adverse experiences and the developing brain.

Children exposed to various forms of adversity early in life are at increased risk for...

Altered stress responses in children exposed to early adversity: a systematic review of salivary cortisol studies

Pathological stress responses are implicated in numerous disorders. Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis function is influenced by gene–environment...

Parent-child relationships in young homeless families: Co-regulation as a predictor of child self-regulation and school adjustment

Developing adaptive behaviors are particularly important for children growing up in contexts of risk and...