Preliminary Evidence for Neurobiological Consequences of Exposure to Childhood Maltreatment on Regional Brain Development

Abstract

  It has become clear that inappropriate nurturing, abuse, and maltreatment of children by their parents or caregivers, can negatively affect the children's brains. How can we protect children's brains from the damage caused by maltreatment? Herein, we outline the importance of “Maltreatment Prevention^®” and “Tomo-nurturing^® (Alloparenting) ” in preventing damage to children's brains, from the viewpoint of brain science.