A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Amygdala and Medial Prefrontal Cortex Responses to Overtly Presented Fearful Faces in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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Lisa M. Shin · Tufts University

Christopher I. Wright

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These results provide evidence for exaggerated amygdala responsivity, diminished medial prefrontal cortex responsivity, and a reciprocal relationship between these 2 regions during passive viewing of overtly presented affective stimuli unrelated to trauma in PTSD.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Traumatic Brain Injury Research Stress Responses and Cortisol

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Published in: Archives of General Psychiatry

Volume 62, Issue 3, pp. 273-273

DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.3.273

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A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Amygdala and Medial Prefrontal Cortex Responses to Overtly Presented Fearful Faces in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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