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Commentary: Biological embedding of childhood adversity: where do we go from here? A reflection on Koss and Gunnar (2018)

Year: 2018

Type: editorial

Abstract: The review by Koss & Gunna provides a scholarly overview of the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in mediating the association between childhood adversity and psychopathology. Through their insightful observations, the authors craft a rich framework to critically appraise the current evidence and inform future research in this area. Overall, the review calls for a new generation of studies testing biological embedding hypotheses with greater attention to design, measurement, statistical models, and translational approaches. These new studies are much needed. By uncovering the causal pathways underlying the biological embedding of childhood adversity, we can gain important new tools to prevent the most impairing forms of psychopathology among the most vulnerable individuals in society.

Source: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12891

Author: Andrea Danese

Institutions: National Health Service, King's College London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Child Abuse and Trauma

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2795526348

Cites: 9

Cited by: 8

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