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Scars That Won't Heal: The Neurobiology of Child Abuse

Maltreatment can have enduring effects on a child's developing brain, diminishing growth and reducing activity in key areas

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 286 Issue 3This article was originally published with the title “Scars That Won't Heal: The Neurobiology of Child Abuse” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 286 No. 3 (), p. 0