Emotions, Stress & Anxiety

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The Anatomy of Emotions
It’s hard to describe what an emotion is — let alone how many of them there are or whether everyone experiences the same ones. But we do know this: emotions arise from activity in distinct parts of the brain.
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How Stress Alters the Brain and Behavior
Huda Akil, professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, explains the many ways that the stress of chronic isolation, especially solitary confinement, affects the brain and behavior.
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The Impact of Isolation on the Brain
Richard J. Smeyne discusses recent research that reveals how solitary confinement can cause physical damage to the brain.
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Making It Visible: Neuroscience Shines a Light on Solitary Confinement
As social animals, our health depends on interactions with others. If placed in isolation, without those connections, our physical and mental health take a hit.
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My 29 Years in Solitary Confinement
Robert King, a member of the Angola 3, shares how his 29 years in solitary confinement changed the course of his life forever.
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The Tiny Habenula Plays a Big Role in the Brain’s Anti-Reward System
We work hard for reward — we work even harder to avoid disappointment.
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The Neuroscience of Learning, Memory, and Emotions
Our capacity to learn and remember and to feel a range of emotions all arise from signaling in distinct regions of the brain.
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Why Do People Give? That Is the Billion-Dollar Question
Researchers are studying the chemicals and structures behind charitable brains.
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Neuroeconomics: Making Big and Small Decisions
Behind every economic decision you make is a host of biases, hormone fluctuations, and firing neurons.
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Your Brain on Exercise
Not only does exercise help us maintain a healthy weight and heart, it can also support brain function and mental health.
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What is Performance Anxiety?
Cognitive psychologist Sian Beilock, explains performance anxiety, choking under pressure, and what we can do to perform our best.
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Essential Strategies for Managing Trauma in the Classroom
Learn more about the different strategies used for managing trauma in the classroom.
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From Headache to Heartache
How much does it hurt? Researchers are examining the neuroscience behind emotional and physical pain.
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