
Polygence Scholar2025

Tanvi Polasi
Class of 2027Irvine, California
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- "Relational Trauma and PTSD in Adolescence " with mentor Hannah (Apr. 2, 2025)
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Relational Trauma and PTSD in Adolescence
Started Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract or project description
Tanvi is writing a review paper on the effects of relational trauma on the development of PTSD in adolescence. The paper will explore key literature on attachment theory, stress, and trauma, focusing on how childhood maltreatment can disrupt caregiving relationships. It will also highlight the role of positive caregiving as a protective factor against trauma-related disorders like PTSD. Additionally, the paper will examine the diagnostic challenges and implications for interventions, offering a comprehensive overview of how relational dynamics influence adolescent mental health outcomes.