Can We Unlearn Fear?
How is fear stored in the brain? And why may psychedelic therapies be able to help?
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Restraint stress induced anxiety and sleep in mice
In humans and animals, exposure to changes in internal or external environments causes acute stress, which changes sleep and enhances neurochemical, neuroendocrine, and sympathetic activities. Repeated stress responses play an essential role in the pathogenesis of psychiatric diseases and sleep disorders. However, the underlying mechanism of sleep changes and anxiety disorders in response to acute
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Take it from the experts, a pet can change your life
Some people should not have pets. They’re expensive and can make you sneeze. They require time, attention, and stability. If you have allergies, don’t make yourself suffer. If you travel frequently, think twice. If you simply can’t warm to the idea of an animal companion, then by all means, forget the pet. Otherwise, there are
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Over-Emphasis on Safety Means Kids Are Becoming More Anxious and Less Resilient
Parental overprotection fosters unhealthy coping mechanisms in children, leading to an increase in depression, anxiety, and a decline in resilience.
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Etiology of anxious and fearful behavior in juvenile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (CLN3 disease)
… During the terminal phase, the cognitive developmental age of JNCL patients is below 2 years. At this stage of mental development individuals act primarily from a concrete world of consciousness and do not have the cognitive ability to encounter a normal anxiety response. Instead, they experience the evolutionary basic emotion of fear, and as
Pandemic May Have Triggered Second “Midlife Crisis” for Over-50s
Anxiety and depression that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to trigger a second “midlife crisis” in those aged 50 and older. Researchers say women struggled more than men with psychological distress during the pandemic, and this may exacerbate and accelerate neurodegeneration, mental health, and overall health disorders.
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Indonesia’s new capital raises fears for orangutans, dolphins and more
As Indonesia builds a new capital on the island of Borneo, conservationists worry about the impact on orangutans, dolphins and other wildlife in the area.
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Confronting Your Fears in Virtual Reality Therapy
VR scenarios get more personal as doctors tailor therapy to individual experiences
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How to Help Children Cope with Anxiety
How to help your child relax and manage their anxiety.
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How Storytelling Can Enhance Therapy for OCD
Telling your story can be a powerful way for you and your family to respond to OCD.
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