Topic: general anxiety

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) presents a significant challenge in mental health, often stemming from traumatic social experiences and manifesting as profound fear and avoidance in social contexts. As one of the most prevalent neuropsychological disorders across adolescence and adulthood, its clinical importance is undeniable. However, the absence of a robust animal model has hindered comprehensive research efforts. In response, we developed a Social Fear Conditioning (SFC) mice model, mirroring the process of exposure therapy used in clinical settings.To elucidate age-dependent behavioral patt