The Neurons That Make Us Feel Hangry
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
What Science Can Tell Us About The Experience Of Unexplainable Presence
It is deeply connected to sleep paralysis but that can’t explain everything. By Dr. Ben Alderson-DayAssociate Professor of PsychologyDurham University Introduction If you’ve ever had the eerie sensation there’s a presence…
People With Autism Often Have Difficulty Identifying Emotions
An unfortunate myth about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that diagnosed individuals have no emotions. By Dr. Sebastian GaiggSenior LecturerCity, University of London An unfortunate myth about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is that diagnosed individuals…
The Pain of Prolonged Grief Disorder
For some people, intense and sustained feelings of loss are symptoms of a serious condition — one that can last for years and erode wellbeing. By Alison McCookWriter and editor…
How To Deal With Work Stress And Recover From Burnout
Here are evidence-based strategies to achieve healthy work-life balance. By Chris WoolstonFreelance Journalist There’s job stress, and then there’s the crushing pressure paramedics went through during the first wave of…
5 Types Of Psychotherapy To Help With Almost Any Mental Health Problem
What type of therapist should you choose? Here’s a quick guide to get you started. By Dr. John MalouffAssociate Professor, School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social SciencesUniversity of New England Introduction You have made a…
Anxiety and Stress Really can be Lowered Through Colouring
Combining the practice with mindfulness is key. By Dr. Michael MantziosProfessor of Applied and Experimental PsychologyBirmingham City University By Dr. Kyriaki GiannouLecturer in Applied PsychologyDe Montfort University When we think…
How Signals From Your Body Could Be Making You Anxious
Do you get scared if you feel your heart speed up? By Dr. Jennifer MurphyLecturer in PsychologyRoyal Holloway University of London By Dr. Geoff BirdProfessor of Cognitive NeuroscienceUniversity of Oxford By Kiera Louise AdamsPhD Candidate of…
What Taoism Teaches About the body and Being Healthy
The indigenous tradition of China understands the human body as being part of the larger cosmos. By Dr. Michael NaparstekLecturer in Religious StudiesUniversity of Tennessee Introduction New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies…
CBT? DBT? Psychodynamic? What Type of Therapy is Right for me?
From behavioral to gestalt therapies, which approach will work best for you depends on your needs and goals. By Dr. Sourav SenguptaAssociate Professor of Psychiatry and PediatricsUniversity at Buffalo Introduction Since ancient times, cultures…
