Panic attacks are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, with the amygdala playing a crucial role in processing fear and triggering the sympathetic nervous system. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help retrain the amygdala to respond more appropriately, while medication may provide temporary relief. Panic disorder affects approximately 4 million Americans and […]
The amygdala, located in the brain’s limbic system, is responsible for processing emotional stimuli and engaging them in memory. Damage to the amygdala can result in the inability to create or execute fear responses, lowered expressions of maternal behavior, increased risky behaviors, and difficulty recognizing emotions. It can also affect loss aversion and the ability […]
