Participants successfully down-regulated their own amygdala activity with the help of neurofeedback, in a new brain imaging study (n=15 feedback, 11 control). The amygdala is involved in emotional responses, and has heightened activation in PTSD, generalised anxiety and panic disorder.

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Participants successfully down-regulated their own amygdala activity with the help of neurofeedback, in a new brain imaging study (n=15 feedback, 11 control). The amygdala is involved in emotional responses, and has heightened activation in PTSD, generalised anxiety and panic disorder.