Post-traumatic stress disorder: the role of the amygdala and potential therapeutic interventions – a review
Lori L. Davis,
Mark B. Hamner
Abstract:IntroductionPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder triggered by exposure to a life-threatening or sexually violent traumatic event, and is characterized by symptoms involving intrusive re-experiencing, persistent avoidance of associated stimuli, emotional and cognitive disturbances, and hyperarousal for long periods after the trauma has occurred. These debilitating symptoms induce occupational and social impairments that contribute to a significant clinical burden for PTSD patients, an… Show more
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