Study protocol for a multi-session randomized sham-controlled trial of PCC- and amygdala-targeted neurofeedback for the treatment of PTSD

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is marked by distressing and often chronic symptoms, including the reliving and re-experiencing of trauma memories, avoidance, …

Investigating amygdala nuclei volumes in military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and adjustment disorder: A retrospective cross-sectional study using clinical routine data

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and Adjustment Disorder (AdjD) are highly prevalent among military personnel, often …

Regulating posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms with neurofeedback: Regaining control of the mind

Abstract: Neurofeedback is emerging as a psychophysiological treatment where self-regulation is achieved through online feed-back of neural states. Novel personalized medicine …

Affect labeling: A promising new neuroscience-based approach to treating combat-related PTSD in Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: A significant portion of individuals exposed to combat-related trauma will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a severe, debilitating disorder …

Deep brain stimulation of the amygdala for treatment-resistant combat post-traumatic stress disorder: Long-term results

Abstract: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) holds promise for neuropsychiatric conditions where imbalance in network activity contributes to symptoms. Treatment-resistant Combat …

A late-life neurogenetic signature of exposure to combat stress - a monozygotic discordant twin study

Abstract: Animal models suggest that experiencing high-stress levels induces changes in amygdalar circuitry and gene expression. In humans, combat exposure has been shown to alter …

A tale of two targets: Examining the differential effects of posterior cingulate cortex- and amygdala-targeted fMRI-neurofeedback in a PTSD pilot study

Abstract:Real-time fMRI-based neurofeedback (rt-fMRI-NFB) is a non-invasive technology that enables individuals to self-regulate brain activity linked to neuropsychiatric symptoms, …

Barriers to Veteran employment as police officers: The PTSD diagnosis bias

Abstract:Combat veterans are highly qualified to fill critical shortages of police officers across the US, but the prevalence of PTSD among this population is a barrier to …