06 Mar How taking a walk may improve social cognition
Research suggests that physical activity has a strong connection with our social cognition. How much does exercise improve social cognition?...
03 Mar How to help patients improve sustained attention
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in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Learning Disabilities, mindfulness, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Stroke, TBI
You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In this article, we'll discuss how to improve sustained attention skills....
27 Feb 8 tips for better communication with patients
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?...
24 Feb How do video games affect cognition?
With the ever-growing popularity of video games, there have been concerns about how they affect cognition, particularly for children and teens. Some primary concerns are whether video games may cause behavioral issues such as increased...
22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Education, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Telehealth
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20 Feb Does social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents?
Social media has become more popular than ever. Many kids are frequently online, which worries some parents, teachers, and clinicians. You may wonder, can social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents? ...
17 Feb 8 tips to help clients with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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in Cognitive Remediation, Depression, Exercise, friendship, Health, mindfulness, Psychology, Sleep
During the winter months, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a mood condition similar to Depression, but it specifically occurs during a certain time of year, typically the winter....
13 Feb The relationship between sleep and executive function
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10 Feb Does social connection help us feel happier?
Many of us look to achieve specific goals with the idea that achievement will make us happy. However, data tells us a different story. Many experts in cognitive science agree that social connection is the...
10 Feb How schizophrenia affects social cognition
Impairment in social cognition is one of the main components of schizophrenia, and can deeply affect a patient’s ability to interact with the world. In this article, we’ll explore what social cognition is, how schizophrenia...