Positive CBT: How Positive Psychology Improves Therapy Outcomes
What comes to mind when you hear the word “therapy”? Many people picture a scene from a movie: a clinician in an…
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Protein Breakthrough Sheds Light on Parkinson’s Disease
Summary: A Nature Neuroscience study clarifies the normal function of alpha-synuclein, a protein closely linked to Parkinson’s disease. Researchers say that defining…
Genetic Links Between ADHD and Aggressive Behavior
Summary: Genetic variants that influence aggressive behaviour in children with ADHD largely overlap with the genetic factors that affect aggression in the…
Schema Therapy Training: 14 Courses and Online Programs
Our early childhood experiences shape lasting patterns—our beliefs, coping styles, and ways of relating to others. When essential needs like warmth, autonomy,…
How the Brain Matches Smells to Visual Images
Summary: A new study shows that specific human brain cells respond not only to odors but also to images and written words…
Hedonic vs Eudaimonic Wellbeing: Paths to Lasting Happiness
Have you ever imagined writing your own obituary? If you paused and considered your life as it stands today—young or old—would you…
Gene Mutation Boosts Parkinson’s Risk From Pesticide Exposure
Patient-derived stem cells reveal how an alpha-synuclein mutation increases vulnerability to pesticides and contributes to Parkinson’s disease Researchers identify a protective molecule…
How Climate Change Affects the Brain and Mental Health
Summary: Rising heat and more frequent extreme temperatures driven by global warming are expected to harm public health and reduce productivity. Experts…
14 Play Therapy Games for Kids and Adults to Support Healing
Self-expression is a vital part of healing through play. For children especially, playful activities trigger dopamine release, making tasks more enjoyable and…
Diverse Social Ties Improve Diet Quality Among Women
Summary: A new study from the University of British Columbia shows that older Canadian women who remain socially isolated over time are…
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