The Anterior Temporal Lobe in Social-Emotional Processing and Anxiety
Anxiety and mood disorders share overlapping implications and deficits in emotional processing. While limbic structures like the amygdala are well studied, new and emerging evidence suggests the role of the Anterior Temporal Lobe (ATL) as a crucial hub for social-emotional integration and functioning. Social emotions such as fear, guilt, and embarrassment play a critical role in […]
