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Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hormones -- RDoC Element

Type of Element: Molecule

The following construct(s)/subconstruct(s) refer to this element...

Notes Specific to Construct(s)/Subconstruct(s)

Sustained Threat

See Heim, C., Newport, D.J., Heit, S., Graham, Y.P., Wilcox, M., Bonsall, R., Miller, A.H., Nemeroff, C.B. (2000). Pituitary-adrenal and autonomic responses to stress in women after sexual and physical abuse in childhood. JAMA;284(5): 592-7.