Extremist brains, and expelling traumatic memories

Jessica Salvatore, a sociogenomics researcher, discusses how peer environments can influence psychiatric risks, uncovering the intriguing relationship between genetics and mental health, particularly in adolescents. Hein van Mahler, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, introduces innovative sleep therapy for PTSD, highlighting how techniques like targeted memory reactivation during sleep could transform recovery. Together, they delve into the psychological traits of extremist beliefs and the challenges posed by social media in shaping these ideologies.