Mindfulness – The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overwhelmed of what is happening around us. While mindfulness is…
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones?
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones? Summary: Researchers identified a mechanism within the brain that tags information with emotional association for enhanced memory. High-frequency brain waves in…
Ways to spend time alone
Ways to spend time alone Mood-boosting things if you are spending Christmas alone. Whether it's by choice or circumstance, it's important to try and ease loneliness and focus on the…
Delineating ADHD and bipolar disorder: A comparison of clinical profiles in adult women
Delineating ADHD and bipolar disorder: A comparison of clinical profiles in adult women Disentangling ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in adult women By Georgia Kydoniea and Stella Spyridi Abstract: Objective: Overlapping symptoms…
How Trauma Changes the Brain
How Trauma Changes the Brain Summary: Researchers discover changes to the brain’s salience network occur when a person experiences trauma. Source: University of Rochester Exposure to trauma can be life-changing—and researchers are…
ADHD: women “mask’ symptoms but more are coming forward
ADHD: women "mask' symptoms but more are coming forward A nurse diagnosed with ADHD three years ago is using her experiences to help other people manage the condition. Victoria George…
“After a Day of Fog, I Can Finally Think Clearly Late at Night.”
“After a Day of Fog, I Can Finally Think Clearly Late at Night.” The cacophony of life diminishes with the dying light. As the rest of the world tucks into…
I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult – this is what no one tells you about the symptoms in women
I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult - this is what no one tells you about the symptoms in women Want to know more about ADHD symptoms in women?…
What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD
What Is Executive Function? 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD By Russell Barkley, Ph.D. What is executive function? The cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize, and execute complex tasks are commonly…
