This detailed illustration depicts a sagittal view of the human brain, highlighting the impact of trauma on specific brain regions. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) shows reduced activity and connectivity affecting executive function and emotional regulation, while the amygdala exhibits hyperactivity leading to heightened fear and emotional reactivity. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is dysregulated, impairing emotional response management and attention, and the hippocampus displays volume reduction linked to memory impairments. The image also summarizes common trauma symptoms such as flashbacks, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating, and notes an overall brain state shift to survival mode emphasizing the fight/flight/freeze response.
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