Understanding how central neural pathways work could cure phobias and anxiety
New research from neuroscientists at the University of Bristol shows a recent breakthrough in emotional behaviors, according to a study recently published in The Journal of Physiology.
The findings from this research, could according to Prof. Bridget Lumb (one of the papers authors) can lead to the creation of effective treatments for disorders such as phobias and anxiety. “Our work introduces the novel concept that the cerebellum is a promising target for therapeutic strategies to manage dysregulation of emotional states such as panic disorders and phobias.”
The brain region responsible for responding to danger – known as the ventrolateral periaqueductal grey (vlPAG) sends signals when you experience fear, these signals prepare you for the danger by increasing your blood pressure through a higher hart rate, preparing you to either fight or flight.
To date little is known about the pathways connecting this region of the brain which evokes our fear motor patterns. Professor Richard Apps said: “This is a great example of how Bristol Neuroscience brings together expertise in different fields of neuroscience leading to exciting new insights into brain function.”
More research is expected to follow, but as we start to understand the brain and its many pathways we will hopefully new techniques for cures for stress, anxiety and phobias will emerge.
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