Introduction Imagine trying to tune into a radio station but only hearing static. This is much like what some individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience when attempting to connect with the inner signals of their own bodies, a phenomenon known as interoception. Interoception is the process by which we perceive internal bodily states, like hunger […]
Tag: Neuroses
How Treating a Child’s Anxiety Can Heal Generations**
Introduction Imagine a ripple effect where the calming of a storm in one small pond sets off a chain of serene transformations across an entire landscape. This is akin to what happens when treating a child’s anxiety, a concept explored in the intriguing research paper titled “Transgenerational improvements following child anxiety treatment: An exploratory examination”. […]
Embracing the Unknown: Shedding Light on Intolerance of Uncertainty
Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a foggy cliff, not knowing what lies beyond. Would you step forward, freeze in place, or walk away? Such moments of uncertainty evoke intense emotions and reactions within us. The driving force behind these reactions is something psychologists call the Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU). It’s not just a […]
Unveiling the Ties Between Mind’s Resilience and Skin’s Reaction
In a world filled with chaos and unpredictability, one of the most sought-after qualities is resilience—the capability to bounce back from life’s setbacks and challenges. Traditional methods of assessing this elusive trait often rely on what people *say* about themselves, making it easy for biases and inaccuracies to slip in. But what if our body’s […]
Unmasking Young Minds: The Role of Wearable Tech in Detecting Childhood Anxiety and Depression
Introduction: The Silent Struggle Within Imagine a world where a child’s whisper of anxiety or a hidden teardrop of depression is overlooked, not because it’s insignificant but because it’s silent. Many children suffer internally, displaying no outward signs that catch an adult’s attention. These internalizing disorders, such as anxiety and depression, often go unnoticed until […]
Simplifying Mental Health Assessments: The Journey from Complex Scales to Single-Item Questions
— Introduction Imagine being in a doctor’s waiting room, already anxious about a test result, when you’re handed a survey with a dozen questions about your mental state. ***Overwhelming***, right? For many people, the traditional multi-question approach to assessing mental health through tools like the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) feels daunting and cumbersome. […]
Unraveling the Genetic Puzzle: The Modest Role of CNTNAP2 in Psychiatric Disorders
— Introduction: The Gene That Could Not Sitting within the intricate landscape of our DNA are the blueprints that shape who we are, influencing everything from our eye color to aspects of our mental health. For decades, researchers have been in a relentless pursuit of understanding the genetic components of psychiatric disorders, driven by the […]
Painting Away Worries: The Surprising Power of Art Therapy on Anxiety
Introduction: Where Anxiety Paints the Canvas Close your eyes and imagine a canvas, a swirl of colors waiting to take form. Now picture the canvas as your mind, filled with emotions and anxieties. Just as an artist uses the canvas to express and explore their inner world, could art be a key to unraveling anxiety? […]
Embracing Grit: A Pathway to Mental Resilience for University Students in Chiang Mai
Introduction: Discovering the Power of Perseverance What if a single personality trait could serve as a shield against the mental health challenges that have become all too common in our fast-paced, achievement-driven world? Recent research suggests that university students in Chiang Mai, Thailand, might possess such a trait: grit. Grit, often described as a passionate […]
The Battle Within: Understanding Military Veterans in the Criminal Justice System
Introduction Often we think of military veterans as heroes—individuals who traded their everyday lives for the rigors and challenges of defending our nations. But what happens when these returning veterans end up on the wrong side of the law? The research paper Offending behaviour, health and wellbeing of military veterans in the criminal justice system […]