We know that trauma impacts the amygdala and the hippocampus, but a study of a tiny region of the brainstem demonstrated the processes that determine which memories are preserved during highly emotional circumstances. ⬇️. “A surge in locus coeruleus activity during highly emotional or arousing events, such as a car crash or a scene of violence, helps to transform those experiences into vivid and lasting memories,” said David Clewett, the study's lead author and a New York University postdoctoral

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27K views · 94 reactions | A really clear explanation of what the amygdala is and how it works. This video is aimed at adults and would be great to share with parents and staff so they can reflect on their own "triggers". Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u3UvXqArqs | Growtherapy: Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing | Facebook