Changing the specifics of brain development
The world's largest study of childhood brain injury has shown how it affects development and rearranges vital pathways. This means that adolescents under 18 years of age who have been abused are likely to have difficulty with emotions, empathy, and understanding of others. There may also be difficulties in school related to memory, solving complex problems and quickly responding to problems.
A University of Essex study led by Megan Klabunde found disruptions in neural networks involved in self-focus and problem solving.
Klabunde's report used artificial intelligence to re-examine hundreds of brain scans and identify patterns.
«The research is hoped to help hone new treatments for child abuse survivors,&rdash; experts say. This may mean that therapists can now focus on techniques that rewire and restore altered brain centers.
Psychologist Klabunde noted that “currently, evidence-based treatments for childhood trauma primarily focus on eliminating fearful thoughts and preventing trauma triggers. However, our research shows that we are only treating one part of the problem.
Experts believe that when a traumatized child doesn't think about his traumatic experience, his brain struggles to process the sensations.
Klabunde's team analyzed 14 studies involving more than 580 children. The report re-examined the functional magnetic resonance imaging scans. This procedure highlights blood flow in different centers of the brain, demonstrating neurological activity.
New research has found that the brain's passive mode network plays an important role in most mental health problems. It is also more active than in healthy children, which means that children with a history of trauma tend to ruminate and relive terrible experiences.
Dr Klabunde hopes the brain findings will raise awareness that… treating childhood trauma is missing an important piece of the puzzle.
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