PTSD
Temporary anxiety can hamper learning
Temporary anxiety can hamper learning A recent study published in Nature Science of Learning found that temporary anxiety can significantly impact learning and spatial memory. The researchers used a virtual reality game to test participants’ ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous areas, and found that those who learned to do so showed better spatial […]
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Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain
Seeing trauma triggers changes in the brain New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand. For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it—military veterans, first responders, health care workers, or […]
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