How to Rewire your Brain to feel good on Mondays
You can train your brain to get excited about the start of the week – or at least cope with it. By Dr. Cristina R. ReschkeLecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences…
Why ‘Finding Your Purpose’ Matters – And Four Ways To Find Yours
Having a sense of purpose is linked to a range of physical and mental health benefits. By Dr. Nilufar AhmedSenior Lecturer in Social Sciences, BA (Hons), MSc, PhD, CPsychol, HE Cert (Couns.), PG Dip…
Do Psychedelics Really Work to Treat Depression and PTSD?
In addition to placebo effects, patients might be motivated to report they have gotten better, even when they haven’t. By Dr. Sam MoretonAssociate Lecturer, School of PsychologyUniversity of Wollongong Introduction As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists…
Switching Off From Work Has Never Been Harder, Or More Necessary
Sport, socialising and hobbies are all great ways to unwind, particularly when your job is stressful and demanding. By Dr. Jane GifkinsResearcher, Centre for Work, Organisation and WellbeingGriffith University Introduction In the…
Working Memory: How you Keep Things ‘in Mind’ Over the Short Term
Both psychologists and neuroscientists are interested in how working memory holds on to items over brief intervals. By Dr. Alex BurmesterTechnical Officer Deakin University Introduction When you need to remember a phone number, a shopping…
You Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder − But Do You?
Post-traumatic stress disorder can’t be diagnosed over social media. By Dr. Arash JavanbakhtAssociate Professor of PsychiatryWayne State University Introduction Among the many emerging trends on social media, one recent concerning fad is a…
How Watching the Same Thing Can Bring People Together
Even in a moment of extreme partisanship, ‘we’ still exist if ‘we’ can witness something together. By Dr. Garriy ShteynbergAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Tennessee Introduction Only about 1 in 4 Americans said that…
Why Forgetting May Make Your Mind More Efficient
Evidence builds for ways that the brain actively erases memories. By Tom SiegfriedScience writer and editor Introduction In the quest to fend off forgetfulness, some people build a palace of…
When Depression Sneaks up on Menopause
Fluctuating levels of estrogen during a period known as perimenopause can wreak havoc on the mental health of women in midlife. By Natasha GilbertFreelance journalist In May of 2018, Tabitha…
What is Walking Meditation?
The late Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh popularized the contemplative practice around the world. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College For Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk…
