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Music Makers and Dreamers of Dreams
Modern medicine struggles with understanding and treating dementia and many other ailments of the mind. Mounting evidence now suggests that music may be the key to unlocking the mysteries and memories of the mind.
Mental Experience and Dissociation in Psychosis
The experience of our minds may be shaped by belief. The idea that our minds are whatever we imagine them to be may seem like an assertion that is hard to prove. But confidence is crucial to learning and knowledge, so the term “imagination” in this sense simply connotes a confident belief in our constructed mental processes and our minds’ content.
Bully for You! The (In)effectiveness of Anti-Bullying Programs
Bullying is no longer seen as a rite of passage during childhood or adolescence. It is recognized as a serious mental health risk that can lead to anxiety, depression, confusion, low self-esteem, and even suicide for the victim.
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Overcoming Trauma by Dealing With Death
I’ve argued before that all or most diagnoses of severe psychopathology involve trauma. Trauma represents an aspect of diagnosed psychopathology, even though it may not meet the criteria... Read More→
Exercise for Depression – A Gold Standard Therapy
Depression has become a common medical issue worldwide. Conventional treatments, generally, have not been effective in preventing recurrence of this condition. SSRIs can take months to provide... Read More→
Medical Marijuana – A Magic Bullet for Treating PTSD?
A new battle has been waged on Capitol Hill surrounding the much-debated legalization of medical marijuana. As research continues solidifying the positive effects of using cannabis to treat certain... Read More→
Are Guns in the Hands of the Mentally Ill Really the Problem?
In an effort to appear pro-active in pushing for stronger gun control legislation, some opponents to stricter gun laws, as well as some political leaders, have turned the spotlight on mental... Read More→
Multifaceted Causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder which is characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that result in worry and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at alleviating... Read More→
The Curious Case of Robert Ley’s Brain
Six years ago, while researching the life of an American psychiatrist who studied the top Nazi leaders during their imprisonment and trial in Nuremberg, I came across a small box among the physician’s... Read More→
Questionable Neuroscience – Politics and Gender
As an aspiring neuro- and cognitive scientist, one of the things that really irks me is when people try to use scientific data to support their claims about a particular group of people. Generally,... Read More→
Brain Blogger Finalist for Two 2010 Research Blogging Awards in Neuroscience and Psychology
Out of over 400 nominations, Brain Blogger is a finalist for two Research Blogging Awards for 2010 in the categories Best Blog — Neuroscience and Best Blog — Psychology. The Awards... Read More→
Personal Experience in Labeling Borderline Personality Disorder
The diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder is inherently associated with stigma. Many clinicians refuse to work with clients who have this condition, and the term “borderline” may... Read More→