Chronic stress can cause significant changes to your brain.

In response to signals from a brain region called the hypothalamus, the adrenal glands secrete glucocorticoids, hormones that produce an array of effects in response to stress.

The ability to react quickly in response to threatening events has been with us since the time of our earliest ancestors.

Kids with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder have explosive outbursts well past toddler age. Scientists are trying to work out the causes and what treatments help.

What is research uncovering about this anxiety disorder?

And other neuroscience news for the week of January 20-26, 2020.

The introduction of the post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis in 1980 affirmed that traumatic experiences, even absent physical injury, could have enduring consequences for brain function and mental health.

Let's teach kids more effective ways of studying in order to reduce test anxiety.

Academic institutions can partner with local communities to provide avenues for bi-directional communication, helping shape research and provide more meaningful outcomes for the community.