We all encounter challenges and obstacles in life, such as divorce, death, illness and unemployment. But while some people are highly resilient and able to cope with these stresses, others struggle deeply, and may experience anxiety and depression as a result.
So why is it that some of us thrive in the face of life’s trials, while others suffer? Neuroscientists may have found a clue to psychological vulnerability within a tiny emotion-processing center in the brain.
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“With continued research leading to the identification of additional biomarkers, including genes, our long-term goal is to inform efforts to prevent the experience of disabling levels of mental illness based on an individual’s specific form of risk,” Swartz said.
Check out the video below to hear the researchers discuss the study:
