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Jul 2024
1h 26m

Adverse Childhood Experiences - HPA axis...

DAVID PUDER, M.D.
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In this week’s episode, we continue our series on Adverse Childhood Experiences by delving deeper into the lasting effect of ACEs on the brain and body. We explore the intricate impact of ACEs on the HPA axis, inflammation, and neurobiology, shedding light on their role in various psychiatric disorders. We highlight how these changes may indicate a shared phenotype resulting from early adversity but that they likely do not explain the entire effect ACEs have on an individual.

By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.5 Psychiatry CME Credits.

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