Bipolar disorder
This section explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatments, and ways to manage the condition. This section is for people with bipolar disorder or cyclothymia and their carers, relatives and friends. Watch the…
What happens in your brain when you’re in love?
Decades of research finds that love’s reaction inside the brain models our basic needs for well-being You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your stomach and heart flutter when this person…
Infants Exposed to Excessive Screen Time Show Differences in Brain Function Beyond Eight Years of Age
Summary: Greater exposure to screen time during infancy was linked to poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight. Source: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research More children are now exposed to…
How to make stress your friend
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may…
How childhood trauma could be mistaken for ADHD
Dr. Nicole Brown’s quest to understand her misbehaving pediatric patients began with a hunch. Brown was completing her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, when she realized that many…
How the Brain Creates Your Taste in Art
Summary: Using a combination of machine learning and neuroimaging data, researchers revealed a neural basis for aesthetic appreciation. Source: CalTech It has been said that there is no accounting for taste. But…
Good Gut = Healthier Brain + Happier Life
Doing the work to maintain our mental health can sometimes feel too challenging, as we try to balance the demands of everyday life- whether related to work, family, or an…
Poll: Most adults believe pet ownership has mental health benefits
Results of a recently released poll found that 86% of U.S. adults believe pet ownership has a positive impact on their mental health. According to a release issued by the…
Loving Yourself and Others: The Impact of Compassion on Mental Health and Wellness
Cultivating compassion for yourself and others can lead to healthier relationships. By Dina Weinstein Love isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s hard. Taylor Crouch, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in…
Stress won’t go away? Maybe you are suffering from chronic stress
Chronic stress, which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, can be debilitating and overwhelming Some stress is positive. It causes our bodies to release adrenaline, which…
