Amnesia is a rare brain disorder causing memory loss, with two basic causes: organic and functional. There are several types of amnesia, including traumatic, dissociative, childhood, global, and source amnesia. Treatment for functional amnesia is psychotherapy, while little can be done for organic amnesia. Amnesia is a brain disorder that causes a person to forget […]
Infantile amnesia, or the inability to remember the early years of childhood, is common and not dangerous. Possible explanations include incomplete neurodevelopment, language development, and differences in emotions and perspectives. Females tend to retain memories more vividly than males, and race may also play a role. Repressed memories of traumatic events may require therapy from […]
Dissociative amnesia is a type of memory loss that is triggered by a traumatic experience, rather than an illness or head injury. It can lead to depression and behavioral changes, and is treated with therapy and sometimes antidepressants. Hidden memories may return with time and treatment. When a person has amnesia, they have memory loss. […]
Anterograde amnesia is the inability to form new memories due to brain injury or trauma, while retrograde amnesia is the loss of memories formed before an accident. The hippocampus and basal forebrain are linked to anterograde amnesia, but individuals may still learn skills due to procedural memory. Neural plasticity may offer potential treatments for brain […]
“Hurricane amnesia” is when people forget about the potential severity of hurricanes between major storms, leading to a lack of preparedness and increased risk of damage. It can manifest in neglecting evacuation plans, ignoring weather warnings, and not stocking up on supplies. Severe hurricane seasons can temporarily alleviate the problem, but people should remain vigilant […]
