Maternal but Not Paternal Parenting Style Moderates Threat-Related Amygdala Function Associated with Sensitivity to Stressful Life Events

This study examines associations between early parenting style and threat-related amygdala function in young adulthood. Using data from the Duke Neurogenetics Study (N=1332), we examine links between early parenting style and later threat-related brain function associated with increased symptoms of depression and anxiety following stressful life experiences.