The hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and its end product cortisol are essential for
an adequate response to stress. Considering the role of stress as a risk factor for psychiatric …

Bullying is the systematic abuse of power and is defined as aggressive behaviour or
intentional harm-doing by peers that is carried out repeatedly and involves an imbalance of …

Early-life adversity has been associated with a life-long increased risk for psychopathology
and chronic health problems. These long-term negative effects have been explained …

Importance Both bullies and victims of bullying are at risk for psychiatric problems in
childhood, but it is unclear if this elevated risk extends into early adulthood. Objective To test …

Disruptions in stress response system functioning are thought to be a central mechanism by
which exposure to adverse early-life environments influences human development …

Validated biological and psychological markers of acute stress in humans are an important
tool in translational research. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), involving public interview …

Bullying is a serious problem for schools, parents, and public-policymakers alike. Bullying
creates risks of health and social problems in childhood, but it is unclear if such risks extend …

Life stress is a central factor in the onset and course of a wide range of medical and
psychiatric conditions. Determining the precise etiological and pathological consequences …

The aim of this study was to determine whether adolescents who were high in self-
compassion self-reported different levels of emotional wellbeing than adolescents who were …

Childhood adversity is a prominent predisposing risk factor for latent stress vulnerability,
expressed as an elevated likelihood of develo** stress-related psychopathology upon …