PTSD in the Brain, Dopamine Decisions, Love Body Connection

Published: Nov. 10, 2023, 8 a.m.

Today, you\u2019ll learn about the brain mechanisms behind mechanisms behind post traumatic stress disorder, new insights into the effects of dopamine, and where love exists in our bodies.  

 

PTSD in the Brain  

 

  • \u201cPosttraumatic brain activity predicts resilience to PTSD.\u201d EurekAlert! 2023.  
  • \u201cGreater Early Post-Traumatic Activation in Right Inferior Frontal Gyrus Predicts Recovery From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms.\u201d by Jony Sheynin, et al. 2023.  

 

Dopamine Decisions  

 

  • \u201cDopamine regulates decision thresholds in human reinforcement learning in males.\u201d by Karima Chakroun, et al. 2023.  
  • \u201cDopamine regulates how quickly and accurately decisions are made.\u201d ScienceDaily. 2023.  
  • \u201cDopamine affects how brain decides whether a goal is worth the effort.\u201d NIH. 2020.  

 

Love Body Connection  

 

 

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