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Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease

AUTHOR Wiley, Meredith S.; Karr-Morse, Robin
PUBLISHER Basic Books (01/03/2012)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)
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The first years of human life are more important than we ever realized. In Scared Sick, Robin Karr-Morse connects psychology, neurobiology, endocrinology, immunology, and genetics to demonstrate how chronic fear in infancy and early childhood-- when we are most helpless--lies at the root of common diseases in adulthood.

Compassionate and based on the latest research, Scared Sick will unveil a major public health crisis. Highlighting case studies and cutting-edge scientific findings, Karr- Morse shows how our innate fight-or-flight system can injure us if overworked in the early stages of life. Persistent stress can trigger diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, and addiction later on.

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ISBN-13: 9780465013548
ISBN-10: 0465013546
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 320
Carton Quantity: 18
Product Dimensions: 6.50 x 1.04 x 9.43 inches
Weight: 1.16 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Dust Cover, Price on Product
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Psychology | Mental Health
Psychology | Psychopathology - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychology | Developmental - Child
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 155.93
Library of Congress Control Number: 2011029405
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The first years of human life are more important than we ever realized. Karr-Morse connects psychology, neurobiology, endocrinology, immunology, and genetics to demonstrate how chronic fear in infancy and early childhood--when we are most helpless--lies at the root of common diseases in adulthood.
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The first years of human life are more important than we ever realized. In Scared Sick, Robin Karr-Morse connects psychology, neurobiology, endocrinology, immunology, and genetics to demonstrate how chronic fear in infancy and early childhood-- when we are most helpless--lies at the root of common diseases in adulthood.

Compassionate and based on the latest research, Scared Sick will unveil a major public health crisis. Highlighting case studies and cutting-edge scientific findings, Karr- Morse shows how our innate fight-or-flight system can injure us if overworked in the early stages of life. Persistent stress can trigger diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression, and addiction later on.

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Author: Karr-Morse, Robin
Karr-Morse was the first executive director of the Oregon Children's Trust Fund.
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With: Wiley, Meredith S.
Wiley worked with Karr-Morse in designing and managing the Children's Care Team, charged with restructuring Oregon's services to familiesand children.
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