A Longitudinal Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Recovery from PTSD

Very interesting video, via Channel N.

Predictors of Recovery from PTSD

By Sandra Kiume

A Longitudinal Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Recovery from PTSD

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), described as both a psychiatric and memory issue, was investigated using fMRI neuroimaging. Why do some people recover after a trauma while others have persistent symptoms and seek treatment? Study participants were examined soon after a trauma and then 6 to 9 months later, looking at early neural predictors of recovery and later neural correlates of recovery after cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Grey matter volume in areas of the ventral medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex appeared to be predictors of recovery. Slightly confusing talk, not for beginners, but interesting findings.

Tags: Longitudinal Investigation, Neural Correlates, Recovery, PTSD, Channel N, Sandra Kiume, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy, ventral medial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, fMRI, neuroimaging, Psychology, brain, therapy, trauma