What is Creative Therapy ?
Creative therapy refers to implementing methods of treating emotional and mental health conditions through the use of art-based activities, such as music, dance, drama, poetry, art and exercise. The goal of creative therapy lies in the idea of encouraging personal growth through more art -based exercises that will challenge a person to learn about self-awareness […]
Dementia and Vitamin K
In a new study from Almaarefa University in Saudi Arabia, they found that giving vitamin K supplements to rats indicated a reduction in the risk of cognitive deterioration. As people age the risk of developing dementia increases. The term dementia involves a group of neurological diseases that ultimately reduce brain power by negatively impacting the […]
Reversing Brain Damage By Restoring Brain Plasticity
Could the secret to reversing brain damage be found in restoring neuroplasticity in the affected brain area? For decades the worlds leading neuroscientists have placed an emphasis on unlocking the inner workings of the brain’s capabilities to stimulate neural plasticity in order to repair central nervous system damage. Unlocking the puzzle to the brain’s ability […]
Information About Disordered Executive Function
Executive function relates to the broad set of skills and mental capabilities human beings use to rely on to make critical decisions for themselves in performing tasks and interacting with others. A disordered executive function makes it difficult for a person to manage incoming information and make everyday or important decisions for their own wellbeing. […]
What is Pick’s Disease ?
Pick’s disease is a rare form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) that is a progressive neurodevelopmental condition that usually affects people 40-60 years of age. However, can affect those in their 20’s. FTD leads to a progressive loss of cognition in the prefrontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This section of the brain is responsible […]
Is Neurofeedback an Effective Treatment for ADHD ?
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What is Diogenes syndrome?
Diogenes syndrome is a form of self-neglect, poor-hygiene, social isolation and hoarding that can result from possible mental health, psychological and social problems. Diogenes syndrome is an unsanitary condition that is likely an unconscious decision that can be attributed to dementia or other underlying mental health issues. How long someone has been exposed to these […]
PTSD and Social Working Memory Connection
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, almost 7% of the population will deal with PTSD at some point in their life. PTSD is characterized by intrusive memories of a traumatic event which result in persistent sleep difficulties, feelings of loneliness, anxiety and social isolation. Research from a new study published in the journal […]
What Does a Brain Scan of a Dying Patient Look Like?
Answering the question, “what happens to a human brain during the process of dying” has interested neuroscientists forever. Having the opportunity to record brain activity from a dying person that researchers could then analyze to determine what the neural circuitry does in it’s last moments, has now been revealed in a new study. Could you […]
Neurotypical, Neurodivergent, and Neurodiverse Differences
Neurotypical, neurodivergent and neurodiverse are terms that are used to describe how an individual(s) sees, interacts and understands the world. These words helped change, deflect and broaden the conversation from focusing on the mental health component of the behaviors involved. To a more inclusive perspective that looks at how society can draw new lines into […]