Given its role in emotional processing, the amygdala has been a focus in studies on various mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to autism spectrum disorders. Researchers have ...

A number of neural structures play a role in anxiety, but the one that gives it its strong emotional color is the amygdala. The rational, thinking prefrontal cortex is responsible for interpreting ...

Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure ...

Researchers at Northwestern Medicine found the amygdala, or "lizard brain," influences social interactions. The study suggests this connection could lead to treatments for anxiety and depression.