HOW DO CURRENT BEAUTY STANDARDS IMPACT MENTAL HEALTH?

Beauty standards have long been ingrained in societies worldwide, dictating norms and ideals that individuals strive to attain. In recent years, with the rise of social media and pervasive digital imagery, these standards have become more omnipresent and unrealistic than ever before. This article delves into the intricate relationship between current beauty standards and mental […]

DECODING ANXIETY: THE SCIENCE OF ATTENTION AND WORRY IN EVERYDAY STRUGGLES

Research findings point to a correlation between the concentration difficulties reported by individuals with anxiety and issues with sustained attention. Specifically, evidence suggests that these individuals struggle to effectively engage frontal cortical regions responsible for attentional control. One prominent region in this context is the dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), recognized for its role in […]

THE ROLE OF THE AMYGDALA IN ANXIETY DISORDERS

In general, the amygdala exhibits a broader response to emotionally arousing stimuli, but it tends to be preferentially and consistently activated in the presence of potential threats. This observation underscores the amygdala’s crucial role in mediating fear and anxiety states. Notably, recent research has proposed the existence of distinct fear and anxiety systems within the […]