Reduced visual cortex gray matter volume and thickness in young adults who witnessed domestic violence during childhood.

Exposure to interparental violence is associated with negative outcomes, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and reduced cognitive abilities. However, little is known about the potential effects of witnessing domestic violence during childhood on gray matter volume (GMV) or cortical t...

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Main Authors: Akemi Tomoda, Ann Polcari, Carl M Anderson, Martin H Teicher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3530484?pdf=render