We may now know how childhood hardship leaves its mark on the brain

Mouse study suggests newly identified brain pathway may be why childhood adversity increases risk of mental health problems as adults

Along Grace Wade

A newly identified brain pathway in mice may explain why experiencing difficulties early in life leads to poorer mental health in adulthood. could be a target for future drug therapy.

As a child, “poverty, immigration, neglect, and abuse are all associated with increased risk of mental health problems later in life, especially depression, substance use, and even suicide,” says Tallie Z. Baram says in …