Fear relapse: neural substrates underlying its inhibition and prevention [ 2014 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Reginald Westbrook (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Vincent Laurent

Brief description Exposure-based therapies are effective for anxiety disorders such as post traumatic stress, but two challenges remain: 1) patients that have learned to inhibit their fear are likely to relapse, requiring further therapy; 2) many drop out of therapy since it is aversive and anxiety provoking. We use an animal model to: 1) identify the neural substrates underlying fear inhibition; and 2) determine the conditions that prevent relapse and encourage participation in treatment.

Funding Amount $AUD 437,476.41

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant