Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. Symptoms can be psychological, physical, or a combination of both. Intervention is needed when symptoms become severe or cause disability or reduce quality of life in the absence of any apparent external threat. There are a number of disorders within anxiety disorders, each […]
There is growing evidence that depression can reduce gray matter volume in the following regions: Hippocampus: This part of the brain is important for learning and memory, The Hippocampus connects to other parts of the brain that control emotions and respond to stress hormones: 1. Amygdala (emotional processing center): detects environmental stressors and activates the […]
