Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression severity in sexually assaulted women: hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis alterations

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression severity in sexually assaulted women: hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis alterations

Abstract Background Sexual assault is implicated in several adverse psychological and physical health outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Neurobiological research has shown variations related to the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, immune alterations, m...

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Main Authors: Ana Teresa D. D’Elia, Mario F. Juruena, Bruno M. Coimbra, Marcelo F. Mello, Andrea F. Mello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
PTSD
Neurobiology
Depression, sexual assault
ACTH
HPA axis
Cortisol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03170-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03170-w

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