The Dimensional Model of Adversity & Psychopathology
In this talk, Dr. Laura Machlin discusses early adversity, including experiences like abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence. She highlights the Dimensional Model of Adversity and Psychopathology, differentiating threatening experiences (e.g., physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence) from experiences of deprivation (e.g., neglect, institutionalization). Dr. Machlin presents research on how these experiences impact mental health risks, focusing on neurodevelopmental mechanisms, brain structure, and
