01 Mar [Video] The Surprisingly Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

Posted at 16:35h in Areas of Cognition, Cognitive Therapy, Food, Medical Conditions, Psychology, Ted Talk, Video

Nutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the mind-gut connection, and how the food we eat affects our behavior. Nutrition interventions...

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22 Feb What Are the 3 Pillars of Cognitive Remediation Therapy?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Therapy Tips

Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) is a therapeutic intervention technique that combines computerized cognitive training with real-world activities that challenge clients to apply practiced cognitive skills. Commonly used for remediating cognitive impairment for people diagnosed with...

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19 Feb Why You Should Provide Cognitive Remediation for Your Client with Major Depressive Disorder

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Depression, Psychology

Cognitive remediation therapy is a form of therapy that combines the practice of cognitive skills using digital cognitive therapy tools with hands-on practice that helps the client transfer practiced cognitive skills to the real world....

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15 Feb TEDTalk – How Important Relationships Can Decrease Anxiety & Depression

Posted at 08:00h in Depression, Psychology, Social Cognition, Ted Talk, Video

Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety and depression, as well as foster improved physical and mental health for...

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12 Feb How Does Depression Affect Memory in Children?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Depression, Psychology

Many children and adolescents experience depression. Symptoms of depression in children and adolescents include behavioral problems in school, changes in eating and sleeping habits, irritability, and lacking interest in things that typically bring joy. Cognitively,...

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10 Feb 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Depression in Men

Posted at 08:00h in Adults, Article, Depression, male, Psychology

Both men and women will experience depression at some point in their lifetime, but men experience depression differently than what is included in the current diagnostic criteria. In this blog post, we discuss 5 things...

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08 Feb Vitamin D for Depression: How to Get More Vitamin D Daily

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Depression, Food, Psychology

Depression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vitamin D levels have been linked to depression. Researchers have found that vitamin D...

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05 Feb TEDTalk – The Riddle of Experience vs. Memory

Posted at 08:00h in Psychology, Social Cognition, Ted Talk, Video

Daniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world around us over time. His examples from vacations to colonoscopies...

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01 Feb [Video] TEDTalk – How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime

Posted at 08:00h in Psychology, Social Cognition, Ted Talk, Therapy Tips, Video

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who assumed the position of Surgeon General of California in 2019. Dr. Harris is known for her work linking adverse childhood experiences to health outcomes. Her work...

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29 Jan [Video] An Athlete’s Mindset for Cognitive Healing

Posted at 08:00h in TBI, Video

Dr. Taher Chugh treats post-concussion care like he would be training an athlete. He approaches them from a holistic approach and has found remarkable similarities as elite athletes. He uses HappyNeuron Pro as part of...

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