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May 22, 2003
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Childhood abuse hurts the brain
Abuse during childhood can change the structure and function of a brain, and increase the risk of everything from anxiety to suicide. "These changes are not limited to physical and sexual abuse; there's growing evidence that even verbal assault can alter the way a developing brain is wired," says Martin Teicher, associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. The ominous effects are tied to reduction in the size of sensitive areas of the brain and to abnormal brain waves that mimic epilepsy. (Staff photo by Rose Lincoln) Full story
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HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES
Childhood abuse hurts the brain
Raises risks of suicide, mental illness
This old house
General's historic homestead, long a puzzle for Harvard, has potential as teaching museum
Survey of medical students affirms value of student diversity
Helps medical students work more effectively with patients of different backgrounds
Extending the classroom into cyberspace
Annual workshop highlights innovative uses of technology in teaching
Study shows association between phthalates and
poor human semen quality
Metabolized chemical from cosmetics, plastics can be measured in urine
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