Stress abnormalities in individuals at risk for psychosis: A review of studies in subjects with familial risk or with “at risk” mental state

Summary Increased sensitivity to stress is known to play an important role in the transition to first episode psychosis (FEP). Hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, and, in general, an increased sensitivity to stress, have been hypothesised to be components of the vulnerabi...

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