| Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease Contributor(s): Karr-Morse, Robin (Author), Wiley, Meredith S. (With) |
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ISBN: 0465013546 ISBN-13: 9780465013548 Publisher: Basic Books OUR PRICE: $30.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Mental Health - Psychology | Psychopathology - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd) - Psychology | Developmental - Child |
| Dewey: 155.93 |
| LCCN: 2011029405 |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 6.5" W x 9.43" (1.16 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |