22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Education, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Telehealth

There are different types of motivation, and understanding them can give us a lot of insight into our own behaviors and emotions, as well as those of patients....

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17 Feb 8 tips to help clients with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted at 00:00h 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....

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10 Feb How schizophrenia affects social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Remediation, Psychology, Psychosis, 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...

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06 Feb How a stroke can affect social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Group Therapy, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke

The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior....

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30 Jan Research shows that cognitive stimulation may alleviate cognitive decline in older adults

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Age Related, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Seniors

More and more research is showing the benefits of cognitive stimulation. A new study shows the benefits of cognitive games in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults....

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27 Jan Digital exercises to improve processing speed

Posted at 00:00h in ADHD, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Stroke, TBI

Here are a few of the best exercises to work on processing speed....

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25 Jan Why you should limit the number of exercises available to your patients

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Education, Learning Disabilities, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Product Features, Professions, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips

When using HappyNeuron Pro, you have the option of limiting cognitive exercises visible to your patient. In fact, this is recommended! ...

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23 Jan Activities to help with stroke recovery

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Aphasia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Language, Memory, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, Telehealth

In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here...

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18 Jan How To Use HappyNeuron Pro for Stroke Rehabilitation

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Therapy, Digital Tools, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Seniors, Stroke

You may be wondering what exercises are available for stroke recovery, or how HappyNeuron Pro can be used to work with people who have had a stroke....

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13 Jan Why you need sugar for a healthy brain

Posted at 00:00h in Food, Health, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Psychology

Sugar plays a crucial role in our brain health and cognitive function. However, too much can be detrimental to our health. So let’s break it down. What is the relationship between sugar and brain...

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