Brain Sciences
Exposure to adversity and traumatic stress are prevalent, contributing to significant individual impairment and societal impact. In the field, there is growing recognition of the biological sequelae of prolonged or intense stress or trauma, particularly for youth and their families.
This Special Issue of Brain Sciences aims to present a collection of studies detailing recent advancements in the understanding of the neurobiological impact of chronic stress and traumatic events on youth and families.
We cordially invite cutting-edge contributions in the form of original research and review papers addressing a range of topics related to the neurobiology (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS, MEG, ultrasound) of stress and trauma, including individual and environmental factors (e.g., cultural, familial, contextual), longitudinal effects, developmental perspectives, mechanisms of risk and resilience, purported biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment, functional connectivity/network analysis, interactions with other health conditions and/or transdiagnostic risk factors, and translational applications of neuroscience methods. We aim to present advances in traumatic stress research that may have significant implications for translation to clinical services. We welcome other measures of biological functioning (e.g., ANS, neuroendocrine functioning, microbiome, genetics) in association with measures of brain structure or function.
Dr. Rachel E. Siciliano
Dr. Marta Korom
Guest Editors
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