 Child maltreatment has been shown to cause significant structural and functional changes in the brain, such as reduced volume and connectivity in the amygdala and hippocampus, and increased volume and connectivity in the frontal cortex. These changes are dependent on the type of abuse experienced, with different types of abuse resulting in different patterns of brain change. Further research is needed to better understand how these changes relate to specific types of abuse, as well as to determine whether these changes can be reversed with early interventions. This article was authored by Andres Felipe Herrera Ortiz, Nuri Tatiana Rinsan Cuenca and Lorena Josefna Fernandez Bojón.