New brain region that suppresses fear identified.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety-based disorder that can develop after a person is involved in or has witnessed traumatic events. The main treatment for people with PTSD are counseling and medication, however, non-specific SSRI antidepressants for PTSD are shown to only benefit 50% of sufferers, with it still unclear if using medications and counseling together produces better outcomes. Now, a study from researchers … Continue reading New brain region that suppresses fear identified.