Childhood Adversity Increases Risk for Depression and Chronic Inflammation

Reposted from ScienceBlog

When a person injures their knee, it becomes inflamed. When a person has a cold, their throat becomes inflamed. This type of inflammation is the body’s natural and protective response to injury.  Interestingly, there is growing evidence that a similar process happens when a person experiences psychological trauma. Unfortunately, this type of inflammation can be destructive.

http://scienceblog.com/55340/childhood-adversity-increases-risk-for-depression-and-chronic-inflammation/