“Blunted Cortisol Reactivity and Recovery in Maltreated Adolescents with Sexual or Physical Abuse History”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38115174

Maltreated adolescents, particularly those who have experienced sexual or physical abuse, show blunted cortisol reactivity and recovery compared to emotionally abused, neglected youth and non-maltreated peers.