Researchers have studied demographic and socioeconomic variables in relation to panic attacks among African-Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, Hispanics and Asians.
New Brain Areas Linked With Panic Attacks and Fear Identified
Researchers have now identified other areas of the brain that can also be linked with such sensations.
Researchers have now identified other areas of the brain that can also be linked with such sensations.
‘Racial and ethnic minorities and women who encounter discriminatory sentiments and actions are likely to experience panic attacks.’
"Although there is a body of research on the harmful effects of negative altercations on mental health, knowledge gaps persist around immigrant health," said Assistant Professor Henna Budhwani, Ph.D., director of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy. "Immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, are often resistant to speak to researchers for fear of deportation or police engagement. Furthermore, some may not speak English fluently, making communication difficult." Racial and ethnic minorities and women who encounter discriminatory sentiments and actions are more likely to experience panic attacks. When minority Americans are treated as dishonest or less smart or are disrespected, threatened or called names, they are more likely to meet the criteria of having a panic attack.
The study also found that minority Americans are more likely to experience panic attacks when they smoke or consume excessive amounts of alcohol. In the study, those who abused alcohol are two times more likely to have a panic attack. Smokers have a 52 percent higher chance than nonsmokers of having a panic attack.
Panic Attacks Could Be Felt One Hour Ahead
Panic attacks need not necessarily be a bolt from the blue. They could be seen at least an hour ahead, in waves of significant physiological instability.
Panic attacks need not necessarily be a bolt from the blue. They could be seen at least an hour ahead, in waves of significant physiological instability.
"We hope our work not only enhances the existing academic literature, but also is translated into public health practice through interventions, which aim to assist to improve the well-being of racial and ethnic minorities," Budhwani said.
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Study Identifies Potential Target to Better Treat, Cure Anxiety Disorders
A specific group of cells in the brainstem whose activation during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional memory processing has been identified by researchers.
A specific group of cells in the brainstem whose activation during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is critical for the regulation of emotional memory processing has been identified by researchers.
