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What are the main types of stress mentioned in the text?
Good stress, tolerable stress, toxic stress
Which factors contribute to the development of most major mental health problems during puberty?
Puberty, environment factors, genetics
What are the disorders primarily developing during adolescence as mentioned in the text?
Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders
What does toxic stress lead to according to the text?
Disruption of brain and other organ systems
What is the impact of child poverty and deprivation on the brain as per the text?
Poor maturation of memory and amygdala
What are the sensitive periods during which toxic stress can lead to disruption of brain and metabolic systems?
Prenatal period and infancy
What does high toxic stress and pre-bedtime cortisol elevation change according to the text?
Brain volume reduction and disruption of protective myelin growth
How does toxic stress affect the hippocampus and contextual learning?
It inhibits hippocampus and contextual learning
What is the role of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in regulating impulses and moods?
It is normally involved in regulating impulses and moods
What is epigenetics primarily concerned with?
Environmental influences that change how genes are expressed
What does the exposome primarily encompass?
Environmental factors acting upon our genome throughout our lifespan
How do epigenetic modifications contribute to recovery from earlier experiences?
By redirecting gene expression to compensate for what happened
What does allostasis involve?
It involves turning on a physiological response when needed and turning it off when the stressor is over
"Deprivation Kills" primarily refers to:
The impact of deprivation on health and well-being
Explore the factors influencing mental health development during adolescence, including genetics, environment, and age. Learn about the interaction between puberty, stress, and genetic factors in the onset of disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and more.
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