Prof. Gerlinde Metz, Lethbridge University, Canada discusses her research  that advances intriguing evidence  that stressful experiences during pregnancy exert long-term consequences on the future mental well being of both the mother and her child. Recent human epidemiological and animal studies indicate that stressful experiences in utero or during early life may increase the risk of neurological and psychiatric disorders, via altered epigenetic regulation. The important role that social support plays in providing resilience is explored as are ways in which this research could lead to the treatment of people, adults and children,  suffering of PTSD.

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