When the war in Ukraine broke out, many countries and agencies around the world lent their support in the form of financial aid, weapons, and food. But Olga Chernoloz, a Ukrainian neuroscientist based in Canada, wanted to provide a different kind of assistance: a combination of therapy and the psychedelic drug MDMA. Such therapy, she…
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Amygdala Response Pattern Marks Vulnerability to PTSD
A marker that predicts susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder has been discovered by researchers. One area of the brain seems to be more active in people with PTSD when they see surprised or neutral facial expressions, the study found. It may be essential to recognize one’s susceptibility to developing PTSD. If you knew you were…
PTSD Dreams in REM Sleep Driven by Altered Neurotransmitter Levels
Brain activity frequently resembles awake behaviour during during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. The brain can actually be more active during REM sleep than it is when you are awake. This activity is why REM sleep is sometimes referred to as “paradoxical sleep,” according to Virginia Tech neuroscientist Sujith Vijayan. And for those suffering from…
Clonidine For PTSD Treatment Holds Promise – New Evidence
There is new evidence that a blood pressure medicine that has been around for 50 years could be used to treat the life-changing effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is becoming more common. Clonidine is frequently prescribed to treat hypertension and ADHD. Because clonidine works on adrenergic receptors in the brain, which are probably…
Do We Actually Grow From Adversity?
In our culture, there’s this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You’ll have a newfound appreciation for life. You’ll be grateful for your friends and family. You’ll learn from the experience. You’ll become more resilient. This theme appears in media coverage, time and again, in the wake of natural…