Study Shows How Two Brain Areas Interact to Trigger Divergent Emotional Behaviors

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 13:31 in Psychology & Sociology

New research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine for the first time explains exactly how two brain regions interact to promote emotionally motivated behaviors associated with anxiety and reward. The findings could lead to new mental health therapies for disorders such as addiction, anxiety, and depression.

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