This study explores the phenomenon of amygdala hijack, where the amygdala, a key brain structure involved in emotional processing, overrides rational thinking during intense emotional experiences. The objective of this study is to provide contemporary insights into the causes, correlates and consequences of amygdala hijack through a systematic literature review of various databases and selected articles. The study is organized into several sections and subheadings to provide a comprehensive understanding of the hijack phenomenon. These sections include understanding the causes of amygdala hijack, exploring its correlates, and examining its consequences. Intervention approaches are also discussed, along with implications for individuals, clinicians and researchers. The relevance of this study lies in its contribution to the understanding of emotional processing and decision making. By delving into the amygdala hijack phenomenon, this research enhances our knowledge of how emotions can override rational thinking and influence behavior. This has implications for areas such as psychology, neuroscience and psychiatry. Limitations of the study are acknowledged, and future research directions are proposed to further explore the complexities of amygdala hijack. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the amygdala hijack phenomenon, highlighting its impact on individuals and suggesting recommendations for future research and intervention strategies. Keywords: Amygdala Hijack, emotional regulation, neuroscience, correlate, consequences. Read more

Demographic and Clinical variables (data) collected from tuberculosis patients whose cases were drug resistant were analysed. The tuberculosis patients studied were those treated in the 11 Local Governments Areas and a treatment centre of Anambra State, Nigeria, for six years (2017 – 2022). Data from 197 Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients were analysed. The pair of data collected, being multivariate in nature, were analysed using the Canonical Correlation Analysis (CCA) and the Canonical loadings (structure coefficients) between the Demographic and Clinical Variables were extracted. Data obtained showed that mean age of the study participants was 40.2 ± 18.9 years (95% Confidence Interval). Males were 60.9%. Participants with HIV co-infection was 22.3%. The CCA showed that the first canonical variate was significant with 79% contribution, extracting 28.5% of the variance from demographic variables and 6.7% variance from the clinical variables. The variables that significantly contributed to the relationship include Age, Location and Body Mass Index (BMI). Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) negative was protective in the relationship but not statistically significant. Read more