Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes DMN and the Amygdala in Neuropsychiatric Issues
Aug 6, 2021
Discover how the default mode network interacts with key neural circuits in neuropsychiatric contexts, particularly under trauma. Explore the dynamics between networks linked to anxiety and depression, and learn how mindfulness can reshape neural connections. Dive into reflective analysis techniques like backward chaining, which reveal the neurological roots of mood disorders. This fascinating discussion reveals how neuroplasticity plays a critical role in emotional regulation and mental health.
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Scout Function Of The Salience Network
- The salience and emotion network (SEN) acts as a scout that filters emotionally important stimuli and recruits other networks.
- Strong SEN–ECN connectivity enables adaptive, context-informed behavior instead of autopilot reactions.
Role Of The Executive Control Network
- The executive control network (ECN) enables voluntary, goal-directed action and contextual decision-making.
- Activities like meditation and biofeedback actively engage the ECN to regulate behavior and physiology.
Default Mode As Autopilot And Projection
- The default mode network (DMN) runs autopilot, applying prior schemas to interpret stimuli and guide quick responses.
- DMN activity favors projection and self-referential expectations rather than present-moment appraisal.