Stress, Trauma and Synaptic Plasticity

This book presents the latest state of knowledge on grey matter changes in the brain following stress and trauma. Where do these changes take place and what are the underlying molecular mechanisms? These questions are addressed in several sections, providing detailed insights into the cellular and molecular alterations that occur in the brain after stress and trauma.

The changes to the grey matter in certain areas of the brain are similar in stressed humans and animals, with the most likely ...