A cannabinoid our bodies produce naturally has been found, in a new study, to play a role in the inappropriate regulation of fear responses characteristic of conditions like anxiety and PTSD. The ...

Our nervous systems are naturally wired to sense fear. Whether prompted by the eerie noises we hear alone in the dark or the approaching growl of a threatening animal, our fear response is a survival ...

Our fear response is a survival mechanism that signals us to remain alert and avoid dangerous situations. Those who have suffered episodes of severe or life-threatening stress can later experience ...

Stress is the brain’s natural response to fear, but it often disrupts memory in the process, potentially impacting the possibility of memory loss. When preparing for a big presentation or taking a ...

People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suffer from fear and anxiety long after the traumatic events that triggered their PTSD. We try to stop these debilitating feelings with a gamut of ...

Two recent studies offer new clues about how the brain copes with traumatic events that can trigger flashbacks and lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Do you suffer from some form of PTSD?

A study of adolescents who experienced childhood adversity found that they were less able to distinguish between signals of safety and threat in an experimental setting. This impaired threat-safety ...