Differences In Brain Chemistry Could Explain Resilience To Traumatic Stress

A new US study on mice has suggested that differences in the chemistry of reward circuits in the brain may explain why some people are more susceptible than others to post traumatic stress, depression and other mental and emotional disorders when faced with adversity. It is hoped the findings will lead to new types of drugs and treatments for people who are victims of or working in high stress situations such as combat zones and disasters. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Neurology / Neuroscience on October 20th, 2007