Anxiety disorders are a significant problem in the community, and recent neuroimaging
research has focused on determining the brain circuits that underlie them. Research on the …

The last decade of neuroimaging research has yielded important information concerning the
structure, neurochemistry, and function of the amygdala, medial prefrontal cortex, and …

Amygdala dysregulation has been shown to be central to the pathophysiology of
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) representing a critical treatment target. Here, amygdala …

The cognitive and neurobehavioral sequelae are self-limiting and reasonably predictable.
Mild traumatic brain injuries are characterized by immediate physiological changes …

Nightmares are common, occurring weekly in 4%-10% of the population, and are associated
with female gender, younger age, increased stress, psychopathology, and dispositional …

Many features of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be linked to exaggerated and
dysregulated emotional responses. Central to the neurocircuitry regulating emotion are …

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant problem that can affect individuals who
have been exposed to a traumatic event or events, such as combat, violent crime or …

Objectives: Biomarkers are defined as anatomical, biochemical or physiological traits that
are specific to certain disorders or syndromes. The objective of this paper is to summarise …

Approach-avoidance conflict is an important psychological concept that has been used
extensively to better understand cognition and emotion. This review focuses on neural …

A variety of reactions are observed after a major trauma. In the majority of cases these
resolve without any long-term consequences. In a significant proportion of individuals …