28 Dec Setting Cognitive Goals for the New Year

Posted at 00:00h in Aphasia, Apraxia, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Stimulation, Cognitive Therapy, Depression, mindfulness, Misc, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke, TBI, Therapy Tips

Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory....

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12 Dec 6 Ways to Help Kids Develop Executive Functioning Skills

Posted at 00:00h in Children, Cognitive Stimulation, Misc, Psychology, Social Cognition

Executive function refers to cognitive functions related to making plans and decisions and regulating behavior. Executive function skills are required for numerous tasks that can be completed every day, such as driving or walking to...

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07 Dec 4 Tips for Future Therapists

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Therapy, Psychology, Therapy Tips

Students studying to be mental health professionals are in good company. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is projected to grow 23% over the course of the next ten years....

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05 Oct How Surprises Impact the Brain

Posted at 00:00h in Article, friendship, Psychology, research

The brain has its own unique way of responding to a surprising event or situation. When the brain wants you to pay attention to something, it will make sure you are aware of it. According...

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03 Oct Missing the Punchline? How Schizophrenia Impacts Humor Comprehension

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Psychology, Psychosis, research

Schizophrenia causes cognitive problems including impaired attention, processing speed, working memory, language, reasoning, and social cognition. Apart from having a difficult time recognizing emotions in other people and responding appropriately, individuals with schizophrenia also have...

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15 Jun How Therapy Can Assist Men

Posted at 13:25h in Article, Cognitive Therapy, Depression, male, Patient engagement, Psychology, research

All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of Americans dealt with mental illness. This equates to roughly 1 in 5...

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10 Dec How Does Using Instagram Impact Mood?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Health, Psychology, Social Cognition

In October 2010, a new social media app was launched that allowed users to connect by sharing photos. Fast forward to 2021, with roughly one billion users, Instagram has taken over the internet. The influence...

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20 Oct Where Does Fear Originate In The Brain?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Medical Conditions, Psychology, research

One of the most spellbinding mysteries in psychology and neuroscience is the origin of fear. Fear is an essential emotion that is used to protect ourselves from implicit and explicit danger. For example, we may...

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18 Oct Spiderwebs and the Brain

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Medical Conditions, Neuroscience, Psychology

With October 31st creeping up, we see more and more Halloween décor. Not only are people decorating with carved pumpkins and silly or spooky ghosts, but they are also putting up spiderwebs. Between real and...

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18 Aug Let’s Talk About Post-Stroke Depression

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

Experiencing a stroke is a major life event. A stroke may cause someone to lose cognitive and physical abilities, such as not being able to communicate or use one side of their body. Depending on...

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