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Social Anxiety - Dr Ellen Hendriksen

Mental Illness Happy Hour

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Embrace Neuroplasticity: Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

The amygdala, responsible for processing fear and social threats, may lead individuals to jump to negative conclusions, such as assuming a friend is upset when they don’t respond. Conversely, the prefrontal cortex can rationalize these situations, reflecting a conflict between emotional reactions and logical thinking. Importantly, the brain's inherent plasticity allows for the strengthening of connections within the brain, indicating that individuals with social anxiety possess the same neural frameworks as those without. This understanding emphasizes that both behavior and experience can reshape the brain, allowing for the possibility of change at any age.

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