Stress

Exposures to Poverty and Crime in Pregnancy Found to Perturb Prenatal Brain Development

A team from Washington University, St. Louis that includes two BBRF Scientific Council members has reported results from two studies... Read More

How an ‘Active Coping Style’ Helps New Mothers Deal With Stresses of Parenthood

Researchers have reported evidence from the brain suggesting that the way in which a new mother copes with her new... Read More

Team Identifies 3 Possible Brain-Based Biotypes of Post-Trauma Psychiatric Vulnerability

Following a highly stressful or traumatic event, different people respond in different ways. Some people appear to be naturally resilient;... Read More

Study Links PTSD Stress To Cortical Thinning and Shorter Expected Lifespan

What impact does severe trauma have upon health? The answer, in part, has to do with the individual, research has... Read More

Resilience to Adversity Can Be Learned Through Adaptation and Positive Attitude, Research Has Demonstrated

Recent scientific and technological advances are bringing us closer to understanding biological aspects of the brain and body that underlie... Read More