(Exploring Your Mind) Forget that old adage “time heals all wounds”. Usually, it just makes them bigger and harder to deal with. So, what should you do after a painful experience?
Psychology
Julian Assange Is “Hearing Voices” And At “High Risk Of Suicide,” Psychiatrist Says
(John Vibes) At a recent extradition hearing for Julian Assange, a psychiatrist testified that the embattled Wikileaks founder is experiencing strong hallucinations and is at a high risk of suicide. Professor Michael Kopelman, an emeritus professor of neuropsychiatry at King’s College London, said that Assange has been hearing voices and has confessed to a priest that he was making preparations to kill himself. These preparations included drafting his will and writing a goodbye letter to his family and friends.
Intimate Partner Separation Anxiety
(Exploring Your Mind) Some people can’t stand to be separated from their significant other, even for a day. This kind of attachment is so intense and unhealthy that a breakup can be emotionally devestating. Let’s learn more!
The Moral Brain: The Neuronal Basis for Ethics and Human Values
(Exploring Your Mind) Neuroscientists have discovered the brain circuits that make up the moral brain. These mechanisms enable us to carry out altruistic and prosocial behavior that can often be observed even in very young children.
MUST READ: What Are The Effects Of Masking Facial Expressions?
(Dr. Joseph Mercola) Poor air quality and the use of face masks have been a daily fact of life for many living in China. Since the 1950s, some in Japan, China and Taiwan have worn masks as a means of protecting themselves against air pollution. They also wear them for other reasons, specific to culture.1
Two Powerful Ways To Nourish Your Brain
(Nick Polizzi) Today I’ve got two goodies to share that will thrill your brain!
Why Do You Eat More When You’re Stressed Out?
(Exploring Your Mind) You probably eat more when you’re stressed out. This kind of appetite, unlike organic hunger, doesn’t come from your stomach. It comes from your brain. Why does this happen?
The Price of False Expectations: How “Romantic Culture” from the Past Destroys Relationships in the Present
(Justin Deschamps) Romanticism, according to author Alain De Botton, introduced the idea of love, romance, and soul mates into modern culture. Before that, marriage was more about business and procreation, not so much about personal fulfillment. Surely, there are some good things that came from romantic thinking, like the idea that love should be a guiding force inn relationships. But it also introduced several ideas that to this day cause the modern man and women a lot of problems.
Linguists: Young People Refusing To Use Full Stops In Sentences Because They See Them As ‘Aggressive’
(Steve Watson) The world’s leading language experts have noted that young people are ‘fundamentally’ altering written communication based on what they perceive to be aggressive or offensive.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Brain
(Neuroscience News) Seeking an answer, researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital and Université de Montréal have made a major discovery in understanding the mechanisms underlying learning and memory formation. Related Programmed Holographic Discs For Physical and Spiritual Health Source – Neuroscience News by Staff Writer, August 26th, 2020 The results of their study are presented today in Nature […]
2 Surprisingly Powerful Ways To Calm Your Mind
(Nick Polizzi) We are living through tumultuous times. Between the global pandemic and the worldwide outcry for social change, it is easy to become overwhelmed. I know I do.
The Secret of Alchemy and Psychology
(Exploring Your Mind) Alchemy is the exact opposite of the uninitiated might think or expect. The gold you’re looking for isn’t material. Instead, it’s found within us, a sparkling gold spark that holds the divine essence of creation.
The Main Risk Factor for Mental Disorders Identified
(Exploring Your Mind) Recent research conducted in the USA assures that adverse experiences during childhood is the main risk factor for mental disorders. These have profound consequences, both in physical and mental health.
Spiritual Depression
(Steve Taylor, Ph.D.) Some people have a simplistic belief that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is usually ascribed to a low level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin, and depressed people are routinely prescribed medication which increases the level of serotonin in their brain. However, as I pointed out in a previous post, it is highly problematic to view depression in these terms.
Your Thoughts Can Restore Your Immune System and Overcome Stress
Your Thoughts Can Restore Your Immune System and Overcome Stress