Child maltreatment can lead to adverse effects on brain structure and function, affecting emotional regulation and memory.
Child maltreatment has been associated with various negative effects on the brain, including decreased gray matter, reduced functioning of the amygdala, and brain shrinkage. While these impacts can have lifelong consequences on learning, memory, and stress responses, exposure to toxic stress during childhood can lead to structural changes and vulnerabilities in brain regions critical for emotional regulation and memory.
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