Victimization in Childhood as a Factor Conditioning Risk Behaviors in the Group of Polish Adolescents

Abstract

The aim of this work is an attempt to determine the relationship between experiences of violence in childhood and health and life risk behaviors among Polish youth. The studied group consisted of patients 14 -18 years old from a dozen or so Polish centers treating young people with risk behaviors, mental disorders and dependence disorders. Early Trauma Inventory (ETI) and our Scale of Healthy Behaviors (SHB) were used in the study. Results: Young people after suicidal attempts and with substance abuse the most often had physical violence experiences in childhood. Adolescents with eating disorders had experienced emotional and sexual violence.

Neurobiological mechanisms of mood disorders: Stress vulnerability and resilience

“…Brain plasticity involves two significant elements: critical periods and activity-dependent changes. The critical period is defined as the time of data reception, and significant abilities may be lost or limited if no stimulation appears at the right time (Makara-Studzińska et al, 2012). The concept of activitydependence refers to changes that occur in the brain that can be caused by the influence of psychological, biological, or environmental factors (Makara-Studzińska et al, 2012).…”

“…The critical period is defined as the time of data reception, and significant abilities may be lost or limited if no stimulation appears at the right time (Makara-Studzińska et al, 2012). The concept of activitydependence refers to changes that occur in the brain that can be caused by the influence of psychological, biological, or environmental factors (Makara-Studzińska et al, 2012). Individuals must be able to cope with stress adequately to maintain their resilient state, as this will protect them from symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, and anxiety disorders (Cathomas et al, 2019).…”