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neuroscience1 year ago

Decoding the Brain's Reaction to Social Rejection

A study by USC researchers using MRI imaging and behavioral experiments reveals how the brain processes social acceptance and rejection, highlighting distinct brain regions activated during these experiences. Acceptance triggers reward pathways, while rejection activates areas related to assessing social value, influencing how individuals perceive their relational worth. These insights could inform treatments for mental health conditions like social anxiety and depression, and improve strategies for fostering healthy relationships.

via Neuroscience News|
#brain-imaging#mental-health#neuroscience
neuroscience2 years ago

"Rumination's Impact on Brain Response to Social Rejection"

A study reveals that adolescent girls who ruminate exhibit distinct brain activity patterns when facing social rejection, showing increased activity in brain areas related to self-concept and emotional states. The research suggests that rumination deeply internalizes negative feedback into one’s self-concept, potentially leading to long-term mental health impacts. The findings could guide targeted interventions to help girls reframe negative experiences and mitigate potential mental health issues.

via Neuroscience News|
#adolescent-girls#brain-activity#fmri-scans
neuroscience2 years ago

Empathy-Related Brain Activity Impaired in Borderline Personality Disorder

Researchers have discovered that individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) exhibit inactivity in the rostro-medial prefrontal cortex, a brain region that typically reacts to social rejection. This finding helps explain the heightened sensitivity and distress to rejection experienced by those with BPD. The study could lead to improved diagnostic methods and therapies for BPD, and ongoing research is exploring the role of social rejection in other mental health disorders.

via Neuroscience News|
#borderline-personality-disorder#brain-activity#diagnostic-methods