Curiosity Weekly
PTSD in the Brain, Dopamine Decisions, Love Body Connection
Nov 10, 2023
Today's podcast explores the brain mechanisms behind PTSD and the relationship between dopamine and decision-making. The podcast also delves into a study on the body's experience of love, revealing that different types of love can be felt in various parts of the body.
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- Activation of the right inferior frontal gyrus shortly after trauma predicts better recovery from PTSD symptoms.
- Increased dopamine levels lead to faster decision-making but at the cost of accuracy.
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Brain Activity Predicts PTSD Recovery
A study found that greater activation of the right inferior frontal gyrus shortly after trauma predicts better recovery from acute PTSD symptoms over the following year. This suggests that prefrontal cortical regions play a key role in resilience after trauma exposure. Identifying higher risk individuals can lead to early intervention and improved outcomes.
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