Chronic stress suffered by women survivors of gender violence alters their stress response system: Study

Gender-based violence affects between 20% and 30% of women in Europe and North America, and can be a continuous source of stress for the victims that can last for years and decades. An article coordinated by the Parc Taulí Hospital and the UAB analyzes the consequences of this sustained stress over time and studies how it affects both their ability to detect threatening situations and their mental health.