“Fear can freeze us in place, push us to fight or flee, or even drive us to seek comfort in others,” said Ashley Reno, Psy.D., associate professor and chief psychologist in the University of Alabama ...

Researchers have discovered a specific set of neurons in the amygdala that can trigger anxiety and social deficits when overactive. By restoring the excitability balance in this brain region, they ...

Scientists have identified specific neurons in the brain's amygdala that trigger anxiety. Research shows that by rebalancing these overactive neurons, anxiety and social withdrawal can be reversed.

The social part of the brain is in constant contact with the emotional center of the brain, according to scientists at Northwestern University. The new findings confirm what many have long thought: ...

Anxiety affects millions of people worldwide, often disrupting daily life, social interactions, and overall well-being. While therapies and medications help manage symptoms, scientists are constantly ...