Citation

Rick S, Douglas DH. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2007; 45(4): 47-54.

Affiliation

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, New Orleans 70112, USA. srick@lsuhsc.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17477329

Abstract

Child abuse and violence are significant public health problems. Research indicates a strong correlation between early childhood abuse and enduring neurobiological changes in specific regions of the brain. These neurobiological changes are often reflected in psychopathology and lifelong maladaptive behaviors. However, emerging research suggests that these neurobiological changes may be modified through specific evidence-based interventions. Nurses must be able to evaluate the current research and translate the findings into their practice, remembering that prevention is the most effective remedy for abuse and violence.

Language: en