Hormone Oxytocin May Inhibit Social Phobia
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 09:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists have shown using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that the hormone oxytocin can inhibit feelings of anxiety in specific individuals. Their discovery might lead to a better understanding and the improved treatment of psychiatric affections in which people feel distressed when meeting others, such as in cases of autism and social phobia.