Brain Mechanisms of Stress and Anxiety
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Stress and Anxiety
Overview of stress and anxiety, their impact on health, and importance of understanding brain mechanisms

Module #2
Stress Response Systems
Physiological response to stress, including fight-or-flight and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis

Module #3
Neuroanatomy of Emotion
Introduction to brain regions involved in emotional processing, including amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus

Module #4
Neurotransmitters and Hormones
Role of neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, dopamine) and hormones (e.g., cortisol, adrenaline) in stress and anxiety

Module #5
Stress and Anxiety:Definition, Classification, and Diagnosis
Defining and distinguishing between stress, anxiety, and anxiety disorders

Module #6
The Amygdala:Emotional Processing and Fear Conditioning
Structure and function of the amygdala, including its role in fear conditioning and stress response

Module #7
HPA Axis and Cortisol
Regulation of the HPA axis, cortisols effects on the brain and body, and consequences of chronic cortisol exposure

Module #8
Stress and the Prefrontal Cortex
Influence of stress on prefrontal cortex function, including executive function, decision-making, and emotion regulation

Module #9
The Role of Glucocorticoid Receptors in Stress Regulation
Mechanisms by which glucocorticoid receptors influence stress response and anxiety

Module #10
Neuroinflammation and Stress
The relationship between neuroinflammation, stress, and anxiety disorders

Module #11
Anxiety and the Default Mode Network
The default mode networks role in anxiety, including rumination, worry, and mind-wandering

Module #12
Fear Extinction and Anxiety
Neural mechanisms underlying fear extinction, and their relevance to anxiety disorders

Module #13
The Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis (BNST):A Critical Node in Anxiety
Structure and function of the BNST, including its role in anxiety modulation

Module #14
Anxiety and the Insula
The insulas role in interoception, self-awareness, and anxiety

Module #15
Neurocircuits of Anxiety:Excitation and Inhibition
Balancing excitation and inhibition in anxiety-relevant neurocircuits

Module #16
Exercise and Stress Reduction
The impact of exercise on stress response, anxiety, and brain health

Module #17
Mindfulness and Meditation:Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Neural mechanisms underlying mindfulness and meditation, and their benefits for stress and anxiety

Module #18
Sleep and Stress Regulation
The relationship between sleep, stress, and anxiety, including sleeps impact on brain function

Module #19
Nutrition, Gut-Brain Axis, and Stress
The influence of nutrition and gut microbiome on stress response, anxiety, and brain function

Module #20
Pharmacological Interventions for Stress and Anxiety
Current pharmacological treatments for stress and anxiety disorders, including mechanisms and limitations

Module #21
Epigenetics and Stress:The Role of Gene-Environment Interactions
Epigenetic mechanisms underlying stress response and anxiety

Module #22
Neuroplasticity and Stress:Reorganizing the Brain
Stress-induced changes in brain structure and function, and implications for treatment

Module #23
Stress, Anxiety, and Psychiatric Comorbidities
The co-occurrence of stress, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders, including depression and PTSD

Module #24
Neurofeedback and Biofeedback for Stress and Anxiety
The use of neurofeedback and biofeedback for stress and anxiety management

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Brain Mechanisms of Stress and Anxiety career

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Brain Mechanisms of Stress and Anxiety ( 25 Modules )

Brain Mechanisms of Stress and Anxiety
( 25 Modules )