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UrduThe stress-induced mechanisms that cause our brain to produce feelings of fear in the absence of threats — such as in PTSD — have been mostly a mystery. Now, neurobiologists have identified the changes in brain biochemistry and mapped the neural circuitry that cause generalized fear experiences.
Tag: fear
From the shadows to the spotlight – bring on the bats
More friend than foe, Halloween season a good time to dispel myths
People Generalize Expectations of Pain to Conceptually Related Tasks
Avoiding experiences associated with pain can be an adaptive behavior. But when avoidance generalizes to safe movements and activities, it can come at the cost of other valued activities or even culminate in disability due to reduced activity levels.
New research shows dynamics of memory-encoding synapses in the brains of live mice
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities researcher is part of an international team that has used two-photon imaging technology to show, for the first time, the creation and elimination of synapses between neurons in the brains of live mice.
How vaccine-related fears affect the flu shot experience
A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection.
What makes some more afraid of change than others?
Humans are undoubtedly altering the natural environment. But how wild animals respond to these changes is complex and unclear. In a new study published today, scientists have discovered significant differences in how the brain works in two distinct personality types: those who act fearless and those who seem afraid of new things.
Augmented reality helps tackle fear of spiders
Researchers from the University of Basel have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in order to help people reduce their fear of spiders.
“Get out of the water!” Monster shark movies massacre shark conservation
Undeniably the shark movie to end all shark movies, the 1975 blockbuster, Jaws, not only smashed box office expectations, but forever changed the way we felt about going into the water – and how we think about sharks.
Women with recurrent UTIs voice ‘fear and frustration’ over treatment options
Women with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) experience frustration related to their treatment – particularly the risks from repeated use of antibiotics, according to a focus group study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
McLean Hospital Webinar Series: Facing Your Fears – Are You Doing Exposure Therapy Correctly?
December 22 @ 11am EST Delve Into the Gold Standard for OCD Treatment With Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale When done well, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) helps break patients patterns of avoidance and fears. It is the most efficacious behavioral…
Scientists Identify Brain Cells that Help Drive Bodily Reaction to Fear, Anxiety
This research helps illuminate the neural roots of emotions, and points to the possibility that a population of arousal-related neurons might be a target of future treatments for anxiety disorders and other illnesses involving abnormal arousal responses.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Risk Perception in COVID-19 Era
New Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 26, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor William Hallman is available for interviews on the science of risk perception and its practical implications in the COVID-19 era – a time of fear and anxiety among millions of…
Ohio State Experts Offer Tips For Healthy Transition To Post-COVID-19 Workplace
Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Nursing say it’s important to take precautions to avoid infection, but also to deal with the stress of transitioning back to their offices or businesses after an extended period of isolation during COVID-19.
Stockpiling by Retail Shoppers During Pandemic: Justifiable or Just Greedy?
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Assistant Professor Erik Helzer, an expert in conflict management and ethical leadership, examines the motivations behind stockpiling by shoppers during the pandemic.
MINDSET EXPERT ON SUCCEEDING DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
During these unprecedented times, people look for guidance on how to deal with fear and uncertainty. Oftentimes, the right attitude and mindset can help us see opportunities in the midst of adversities. Ryan Gottfredson, assistant professor of management at Cal State…
Cancer Researcher Offers Tips for How to Manage Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Shelley Johns, a researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and a board-certified clinical health psychologist, can provide guidance on managing stress, especially among cancer patients, during COVID-19. Her research focuses on testing mind-body…
UCLA expert is available to discuss how fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19) may lead to increased worry and anxiety.
Biography : Dr. Emanuel Maidenberg, an expert on stress, anxiety and trauma, is available to speak on fears sparked by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Maidenberg can address how the virus may be contributing to increased anxiety, worry, panic and social withdrawal. …
Study Highlights New Strategies For Helping Children Process Negative Emotions
A recent study of indigenous people in southern Chile challenges Western assumptions about children’s emotional capabilities and highlights the value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions.
Study: How crime fears, cultural anxiety, and gender shape gun ownership
UAB’s Tara Warner explores why some individuals are more likely to own guns than others.