PTSD, Psychological Trauma and Head Injuries: New Brain Imaging Insights
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore cutting-edge brain imaging technology and its applications in understanding psychological trauma, head injuries, and PTSD in this 52-minute lecture from The Royal Institution. Delve into neuroscientist Morten Kringelbach's research on reverse-engineering the human brain, focusing on hedonia, eudaimonia, and their breakdown in neuropsychiatric disorders. Learn from army doctor Alexander Wieck Fjaeldstad's insights on how smells trigger battlefield memories, providing a unique perspective on brain processing in veterans with and without PTSD. Gain valuable knowledge about the latest advancements in neuroscience and their potential impact on treating and understanding mental health conditions related to trauma and brain injuries.
Syllabus
PTSD, Psychological Trauma and Head Injuries
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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