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How to Support a Loved One in Cognitive Therapy
Going through cognitive therapy can be difficult and frustrating for patients, but it can be incredibly rewarding. Supporting a loved one in cognitive
21 June, 2023How Does Sunlight Affect Cognition?
You may know that going outdoors has a lot of cognitive benefits. But did you know about how sunlight affects cognition specifically?
05 June, 2023The Cognitive Effects of War
What are the long term mental health and cognitive effects of war? What methods can help people work through these experiences and hopefully alleviate
01 May, 20238 tips to help clients with Seasonal Affective Disorder
During the winter months, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a mood condition similar to Depression, but it specificall
17 February, 2023Does 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.
10 February, 20233 ways that pets can improve cognitive health for older adults
Whether you’re a cat or a dog person, here’s some good news! A recent study shows that owning pets improve cognitive health for adults over the age of
03 February, 2023What is Neuroplasticity, and why is it important?
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to modify connections and change its activity in response to stimuli, basically “re-wiring” itself. So, what do
09 January, 2023Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to im
30 December, 2022Setting Cognitive Goals for the New Year
Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or me
28 December, 2022How Therapy Can Assist Men
All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of
15 June, 2022How Depression Can Turn You Into A Burrito & What You Can Do About It
We have all experienced depression at some point in our lives. Depression is the “common cold” of mental illnesses, as many people experience depressi
11 February, 2022Can Depression Cause Cognitive Decline?
We know that mental health plays an important role in our physical and cognitive health in the present, but it also may impact us later in life. Depre
04 February, 2022What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
If you live in a place that has drastic changes in seasonal weather, you may be familiar with emotional changes that can come from getting less sunlig
26 November, 2021Let’s Talk About Post-Stroke Depression
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 communicat
18 August, 2021[Video] TEDTalk – The New Era of Positive Psychology
Professor Seligman has been teaching and studying psychology for many years. This Ted-talk is insightful and informative to anyone who wants to involv
22 March, 20215 Ways You Can Help Your Client Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices are those that help you find yourself within a present moment, experiencing the moment without judgment. Some people describe pr
17 March, 2021How Does Education Impact Depression?
Did you know that education may protect against memory impairment related to depression in older women? One study in Korea by Lee, Park, & Chey (20
12 March, 20213 Reasons Why You Should Treat Cognition As Part of Depression Therapy
When people are depressed, many seek psychotherapy to work on the emotional symptoms and ailments from their depression. However, people with depressi
08 March, 20213 Cognitive Functions to Focus On With Depression
Depression impacts individuals not only emotionally, but cognitively. Research has shown that people living with depression experience cognitive defic
05 March, 2021Depressed? Mindfulness May Be What You Need
Over the last decade, positive psychology has been given more attention for its practices that may be therapeutically beneficial in ameliorating depre
03 March, 2021Why You Should Provide Cognitive Remediation for Your Client with Major Depressive Disorder
Cognitive remediation therapy is a form of therapy that combines the practice of cognitive skills using digital cognitive therapy tools with hands-on
19 February, 2021TEDTalk – How Important Relationships Can Decrease Anxiety & Depression
Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety an
15 February, 2021How Does Depression Affect Memory in Children?
Many children and adolescents experience depression. Symptoms of depression in children and adolescents include behavioral problems in school, changes
12 February, 20215 Things You Didn’t Know About Depression in Men
Both men and women will experience depression at some point in their lifetime, but men experience depression differently than what is included in the
10 February, 2021Vitamin D for Depression: How to Get More Vitamin D Daily
Depression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vita
08 February, 2021[Video] Can Cognitive Treatment Help with Depression?
Depression has many factors, but like other cognitive remediation therapists, Gregg is battling it with simple tools and techniques. Gregg explains ho
04 December, 2020How Depression Affects the Brain
Depression impacts cognitive function. Studies show that patients suffering from depression exhibit have difficulties with making, using, and storing
10 July, 2020How to Work When You Have a Mental Illness
Mental illness sucks. Even The New York Times says so. Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders can greatly impact someone's ability to
13 September, 2019How to Be a Boss at Being Depressed
Have you ever wanted to learn how to better tackle depression? Two articles entitled "What can you do when you're flattened by depression? plan for i
06 September, 2019Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Clinical Research Study
Brain-injury causes not only cognitive and physical disturbance, but emotional. Many patients suffer from depression, with a report of approximately 4
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