Understanding the Existential Crisis
An existential crisis is a period of questioning life’s purpose and meaning. Learn what it is, how it affects the mind and emotions, and ways to find balance again. By…
An existential crisis is a period of questioning life’s purpose and meaning. Learn what it is, how it affects the mind and emotions, and ways to find balance again. By…
Psychedelics have a long history of cultural, spiritual, and scientific significance. Learn what they are and why people are exploring them with growing curiosity. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
Some moments are so meaningful, we wish we could freeze time. Here’s why that longing is natural—and how to carry the beauty of those memories forward. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed…
Living consciously means slowing down enough to truly notice your life—and choosing presence over autopilot. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction Have you ever arrived somewhere and realized you…
Mind wandering is often confused with daydreaming, but they are not the same thing. By Dr. Anchal GargPsychology researcher Bond University By Dr. Bruce WattAssociate Professor in Psychology Bond University Introduction Have you ever found yourself…
By Ken PallerProfessor of Psychology and director of the Cognitive Neuroscience ProgramNorthwestern University By Dr. Satoru SuzukiProfessor of Psychology Northwestern University Introduction Consciousness is the ultimate mystery. What is it and…
Sleep paralysis is an enigmatic, terrifying condition in which the mind is awake but the body is asleep. But how much do we actually know about it? By Dr. Dan DenisMarie Skłodowska-Curie Senior Research Fellow University of York Introduction “I awake in bed ……
About half of us will experience at least one lucid dream in our lives, where we are aware and may be able to take control of it. What can this tell us about consciousness? By Dr. Dan DenisMarie Skłodowska-Curie Senior Research Fellow University…
Nature has long been framed as a cure for human ailments. When Jessica J Lee began swimming and walking on Hampstead Heath, she wondered how it might help her recover…
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…