The hippocampus is a highly stress susceptible structure and hippocampal abnormalities have been reported in a host of psychiatric disorders including major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The hippocampus appears to be particula...
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a worldwide phenomenon that has negative long-term consequences for the victims and their families, and inflicts a considerable economic toll on society. One of the main difficulties in treating CSA is victims' relucta...
Young adults with childhood sexual abuse (CSA) are an especially vulnerable group to suicide. Suicide encompasses different phases, but for CSA survivors the salient factors precipitating suicide are rarely studied. In this study, from a progressive ...
BACKGROUND: Globally, 27% of ever-partnered women aged 15-49 have experienced physical, sexual, or intimate partner violence at least once in their lifetime. In Saudi Arabia, domestic violence (DV) remains a concern despite cultural and economic adva...