Research indicates that neurofeedback is effective for individuals suffering from PTSD, particularly because it addresses the physiological sensations that often accompany the disorder (i.e., physical arousal and agitation). The increasing growth and success of this treatment suggests that it may be effective for other disorders/symptoms, such as
Read more →January is the month for resolutions, and one resolution you may want to consider this New Year is to commit to taking 5 minutes every day to put down your phone, step away from the computer, and simply BE. This state of being present is commonly referred
Read more →In a generation of children who play video games instead of playing outside and have waning attention spans, it is often confusing to piece apart normal from abnormal behavior. For parents whose kids are the “troublemakers” in class or seem to be the living version of the
Read more →The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone. There are expectations, demands, and pressures from family and friends to attend parties, buy gifts, and cook meals. If you are coping with mental illness, you are even more vulnerable to the effects of holiday stress. There are
Read more →New research suggests that there is a greater need for mental health services on college and university campuses. According to the 2013 National College Health Assessment, approximately one-third of U.S. college students had symptoms of depression or anxiety that affected their daily functioning in the past 12
Read more →Children, television, and the importance of social interaction In a recent article by DeLoache et al. (2009), researchers indicated that forty percent of mothers of young children believe their children can learn from television. Interestingly, the New York Times published an article on the children’s series SpongeBob
Read more →Violence, Mental Health, and Society In light of the recent Isla Vista shooting case, it seems appropriate to have a conversation about violence, mental health, and society. In the wake of tragedy and loss, it is natural for society to try to make sense of what contributes
Read more →Most people can relate to the adage “there are not enough hours in the day” when it comes to managing the responsibilities of work, family, and social life. And yet finding time to cultivate our imagination is crucial for our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Side projects
Read more →In an age of constant connectivity and endless choices about how to delegate our attention, cognitive control involves our capacity to maintain focus long enough to solves problems without succumbing to our impulses or distractions. Developmentally, cognitive control steadily increases between the ages of 4-12 years while
Read more →Our brain was designed to focus on a singular task, such that we cannot allocate the entirety of our mental resources from one task to another instantaneously and repeatedly. If the daily stress of overextending your attention has resulted in fatigue, disorganization, or a lack of mental
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