ADHD and stress : Diurnal cortisol levels, early psychosocial adversity and perceived stress

ADHD and stress : Diurnal cortisol levels, early psychosocial adversity and perceived stress

The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis (HPA-axis) with its end product cortisol mediates the physiological response to stress thereby promoting mobilization of energy. The cortisol levels follow a diurnal rhythm with a distinct awakening response. Regulation of the HPA-axis differs among persons wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Isaksson, Johan
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri 2014
Subjects:
ADHD
HPA-axis
cortisol
hypocortisolism
diurnal rhythm
trauma
adversity
medication
perceived stress
gender differences
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