Psychology Today1 个月
The Biology of Anxiety
A number of neural structures play a role in anxiety, but the one that gives it its strong emotional color is the amygdala. The rational, thinking prefrontal cortex is responsible for interpreting ...
Psychology Today4 年
Vulnerability to Anxiety
In anxiety, the PFC is outgunned by the amygdala. Likely brought about by ... in many other emotions and is a notable participant in pain perception and behavioral aggression.
The roots of fear: Scientists identify new cell clusters in amygdala for anxiety treatment
Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong ...
来自MSN1 个月
Unlocking anxiety’s roots: Distinct amygdala cell types identified in cross-species research
Given its role in emotional processing, the amygdala has been a focus in studies on various mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to autism spectrum disorders. Researchers have ...