Many psychiatric illnesses are associated with early mortality and with an increased risk of
developing physical diseases that are more typically seen in the elderly. Moreover, certain …

The long-term sequelae of adverse early-life experiences have long been a focus in
psychiatry, with a historic neurobiological emphasis on physiological systems that are …

There is increasing interest in discovering mechanisms that mediate the effects of childhood
stress on late-life disease morbidity and mortality. Previous studies have suggested one …

Objective This study examined the relationship between leukocyte telomere length (LTL), a
marker of cell aging, and psychiatric disorders in adults compared with controls using meta …

Anxiety disorders, depression, and alcohol use disorder are common neuropsychiatric
diseases that often occur together. Oxidative stress has been suggested to contribute to their …

Background Telomere shortening and alterations of mitochondrial biogenesis are involved
in cellular aging. Childhood adversity is associated with telomere shortening, and several …

Many young people who are mistreated by an adult, victimized by bullies, criminally
assaulted, or who witness domestic violence react to this violence exposure by developing …

Accelerated leukocyte telomere shortening has been previously associated to self-perceived
stress and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and mood disorders. We set out to …

Aging is associated with complex biological changes that can be accelerated, slowed, or
even temporarily reversed by biological and non-biological factors. This article focuses on …

Background: Schizophrenia is associated with increased physical morbidity and early
mortality, suggesting that the aging process may be accelerated in schizophrenia. However …