APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
HPA Axis Dysregulation and History of Trauma in Adolescents with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
- Anna Parenteau
University of Minnesota - Jinci Lu
Macalester College - Michelle Thai
University of Minnesota - Bonnie Klimes-Dougan
University of Minnesota - Kathryn Cullen
University of Minnesota
Abstract
The present study examined the relationship between adolescent non-suicidal self-injury, trauma, and cortisol reactivity to psychosocial stress. Results revealed NSSI group had significantly higher trauma experience and exhibited lower cortisol reactivity compared to adolescents without NSSI. Those with NSSI and greater trauma had the most blunted pattern of cortisol reactivity.
Adolescent
