Strengthened Hippocampal Circuits Underlie Enhanced Retrieval of Extinguished Fear Memories Following Mindfulness Training.
Biol Psychiatry May 30, 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2019.05.017 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness training strengthens hippocampal circuits, which enhances the retrieval of extinguished fear memories. The finding suggests that mindfulness may improve the ability to recall safety memories after fear extinction, offering a potential mechanism for its therapeutic effects in anxiety disorders.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Experimental study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness training |
| Key finding | Mindfulness training strengthens hippocampal circuits to enhance retrieval of extinguished fear memories. |
Abstract
Strengthened Hippocampal Circuits Underlie Enhanced Retrieval of Extinguished Fear Memories Following Mindfulness Training.