Childhood Maltreatment Associated With Cerebral Grey Matter Abnormalities (IMAGE)

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Childhood Maltreatment Associated With Cerebral Grey Matter Abnormalities

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An international study has analysed the association between childhood maltreatment and the volume of cerebral grey matter, responsible for processing information. The results revealed a significant deficit in various late developing regions of the brain after abuse.

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