In the Amygdala, Clues to Anxiety’s Origins — and a Potential Cure
UC Davis researchers have identified new cell clusters in the amygdala that could hold keys to treating anxiety and depression. Effective treatment for anxiety, depression, and other emotional ...
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The roots of fear: Understanding the amygdala
The work is published Oct. 30 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. "The amygdala is central to emotion processing in the brain, and is known to contribute to fear and anxiety," said Drew Fox ...
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Why Do We Freeze When We’re Scared?
Fight, flight, and freeze are not always triggered by real danger; sometimes just thinking about a stressful situation can be enough, as the amygdala perceives this as life-threatening.
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Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this "negativity bias ...
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Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
To shed light on the question, scientists decided to explore the amygdala and observe how it functions during depressive episodes. Their findings suggest that a depressive state alters certain ...