Whether it’s because of heartbreak from the end of a relationship, grief from the death of a loved one, or unhealed childhood trauma, emotional wounds make us do things we normally wouldn’t. But before you can begin the healing process, it’s important to recognize all your questionable actions so you can move forward. Here are … Read more
Losing your patience from time to time is a normal part of parenting. Kids are a handful, after all. But one mom’s recent moment of exasperation led to a major realization about how dangerous these lapses can be, but also, thankfully, how simple it can be to fix them. The mom’s lapse in patience made … Read more
Childhood trauma or other adverse childhood situations are associated with a higher risk of mental disorders in adult life. Research has shown that ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) are suitable for producing improvement in self-esteem using age- and context-appropriate customized interventions. Still, there is little evidence from clinical trials to support this concept. Study: Transdiagnostic Ecological … Read more
Generational gaps can be difficult to deal with. Because of this, parents and children can have trouble relating to and understanding each other. This is especially true for Boomers and Millennials. One woman on TikTok emphasized these differences even more. She claimed that Millennials who have Boomer parents essentially act as “service dogs.” A TikTok … Read more
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers assess the link between adverse life experiences and changes in brain reactivity using the multilevel kernel density analysis (MKDA) method on task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies. Study: Adverse Life Experiences and Brain Function: A Meta-Analysis of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings. Image Credit: Tushchakorn … Read more
A McLean Hospital study of 598 people across various industries who underwent a two-day training workshop where they learned about trauma-informed care and how to deploy these skills within their organizations, found participants reported significant gains in knowledge of trauma and made improvements to organizational policies, according to a comparison of survey data collected before … Read more
When you’ve experienced childhood trauma like abuse or neglect, it can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as an adult. Why does trauma in your childhood affect your adulthood? The answer is simple: it lies in how the brain and nervous system encode memory. But, like many types of trauma, the simple answer is … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Science Advances, researchers described a deep learning (DL)-based reconstruction framework to accelerate brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 0.055 tesla (T). MRI is an invaluable imaging modality due to its non-invasive, non-ionizing, quantitative, three-dimensional (3D), and multiparametric nature. Research has focused on high-field (1.5 T or 3 … Read more
If you’ve ever struggled with panic attack or felt overwhelmed by stress, it can feel pretty scary— especially if you are in public, at work, or in a social setting. While there’s no shame in feeling whatever you are feeling, you don’t always know how those around you will react. As your mind races, you … Read more