Mental Health & Mindfulness
Resources for mental wellbeing, stress management, and mindfulness practices.
New Insights into the Amygdala's Role in Linking Unrelated Events in Decision-Making
Discover how the amygdala plays a vital role in linking unrelated stimuli and influencing decision-making. New research uncovers neural circuits involved in forming indirect associations, with implications for mental health treatment.
Critical Shortage of Psychogeriatric Beds Endangering Patients and Healthcare Professionals
A critical shortage of psychogeriatric beds in New Zealand is placing vulnerable older adults with behavioral symptoms at risk. Experts call for increased dedicated facilities to improve safety and care quality.
Early Intervention with Parent-Child Therapy Improves Outcomes for Depressed Preschoolers
Early parent-child interaction therapy shows long-term benefits for preschoolers with depression, reducing symptoms and the need for future mental health treatment. A new study confirms the importance of early intervention to improve mental health outcomes in young children.
How Our Minds Shift Focus in Dynamic Environments: Insights from New Attention Research
Discover how human attention dynamically shifts focus in complex scenarios, guided by goal-oriented computational processes, as revealed by recent Yale research.
Understanding Why Stress Leads to Riskier Decisions
Stress influences decision-making by reducing loss aversion, leading to increased risk-taking behavior. A recent study highlights how stress impacts the brain's decision processes differently in men and women, with implications for managing risk in stressful situations.
How Changes in the Central Amygdala Contribute to Anxiety Disorders
New research reveals how genetic changes in the amygdala circuits can lead to heightened anxiety and fear behaviors, providing insights for targeted mental health treatments.
Recovery from Depression Does Not Fully Reset Brain's Response to Negative Cues
Even after recovery, the brain remains sensitive to negative cues, potentially increasing relapse risk. New research highlights lingering neural activity in depression, offering pathways for targeted prevention.
Research Finds Deep Sleep Enhances Insight and Creativity
New research reveals that deeper sleep stages, especially N2 sleep, significantly improve the likelihood of experiencing insight and creative breakthroughs after naps. EEG data links sleep depth to 'aha' moments, opening new pathways for cognitive enhancement.
Debunking the Loneliness Epidemic: Understanding the Reality
While loneliness impacts many and poses health risks, evidence shows it is a stable, normal part of human life rather than an epidemic. Learn why the narrative needs reassessment and how to foster genuine social connection.
Potential Risks of Emotional Wellness Apps Powered by AI
Emerging research warns that AI-powered emotional wellness apps could pose mental health risks, including emotional dependency and manipulation, highlighting the need for stricter regulation and responsible design.