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DANGERLoneliness is a slippery slope !

Why ?

…. Let’s play the “trust” game

Straube et al., 2008 Human Brain MappingFinger shock pain

Some basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

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“doing things in the scanner”is a way to get at “where” interventions target

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Amygdala

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PFC activation“blocks”Amygdalaactivation

Why is loneliness a slippery slope ?

Why is loneliness a slippery slope ?

Rehabilitation and Recovery

PFC activation“blocks”Amygdalaactivation

Why is loneliness a slippery slope ?

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dorsolateral frontal cortex

Changing the brain: medication vs. CBT ?

Dr. Helen Mayberg

Take home message: Attention can modulate symptoms& attentional training may be a source of relief

Test your attention

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PFC activation“blocks”Amygdalaactivation

THANKS !!!

You for your interest and dedication

Dave D’AntonioCory Storch

Bridgeway Staff